How Often You Should Shower And Wash Hair | Responding To Comments Ep. 22

You’ve been sending me some really interesting questions recently, so I decided to do another episode of Responding to Comments to get to the bottom of some medical mysteries. Today I talk about how often you should shower and wash your hair, why we kick when we sleep, what causes an itch, why we administer vaccines in the shoulder, ringing ears, runny noses from spicy food and hot wings, posture correctors, electrolytes, stomach growling, and the truth of getting 10,000 steps a day. Drop a comment down below if there’s a medical question you’d like me to answer!

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-Doctor Mike Varshavski

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[christiankopet]

3-4 minutes in the shower? That's not nearly enough time for me to absolutely destroy my imaginary opponent in an argument.

[janaalnajjar]

“3-4 minutes” Thats how long i stare at the wall in my bathroom

[Neo-ysxm]

5:25 is when the shower question begins.

[HolgerJakobs]

"Stay happy" is one of the best medical advice you can give or get.

[moon_____]

When you're a kid you think that coffee is the most adult drink, and as A Teenager you think Alcohol is the most adult drink. Then You finally become an adult and you realize all along, it was water. Water is the most adult drink.
*water is essential*

P.S Stay Hydrated :)

[justrandom]

Shower for 3-4 minutes
*30mins to an hour shower*
-concert
-imaginary life
-contemplation stages
-prayer
-worship
*Done*

[reneebarrette]

I shower every second day and I've always felt that not showering daily has been so stigmatized and makes me uncomfortable (mentally, not physically from the non-daily shower lol). This video makes me feel better about it.

[daci]

3-4 mins is not enough to win a serious conversation in my head

[_ipadkids]

Random fact: when you shower and sing in the shower you might think your noise is covered by the sound the shower is making because your ears are closer to the shower head but in reality people can hear you sing much more clearly than they wanted to :)

[fermio]

You know he's good when you're torn between wanting him as your physician and a potential friend.

[davidglemboski]

Dr. watched you before, but, ....I must say, ....you have a great delivery style, and have great visual

[willgetbuckets]

For the people who were wondering like me…
The answer to when you should shower is at 6:34

[diyapradeep]

I swear no one can radiate such strong positive vibes like Dr Mike does. Major respect.

[ItsMeFern]

For anybody who came here specifically for the shower part, it's at 5:25 and ends at 6:34 🛁

[northup]

“your showers should be like 3-4 minutes”
but when am i supposed to remember really random things that i can’t write down cause i’m in the shower

[hassegawamkt]

Here in Brazil everyone showers every single day. At least once. I don't think I could go without a shower every day.

[Xxabattery]

Me as a hairstylist hearing his advice on washing hair makes me so happy. So many times people think they have dandruff when really their scalp is so dry from constant washing with hot water and shampoo!

[SteveMichaelson]

As a hearing specialist, I really appreciate you mentioning that people should get their hearing tested regularly. My patients are getting younger and younger and waiting long periods of time to do anything. It inevitably leads to more unnecessary irreparable damage. Much love for this channel Dr Mike!

[fruityabe]

I can’t spend 3-4 minutes in the shower I need at least 45 minutes I’m running on a tight schedule. I have meetings, concerts, dance practice, and crying sessions.

[breeinatree]

I shower every other day. On the days i dont shower, i wash in strategic places with baby wipes. I wash my hair once or twice a week. Ive found my skin and hair seem healthier. My dry scalp is gone and i no longer have little flakes on my clothes. My skin is in better condition too.