Bathing is among the most essential practices everyone should embrace. Some people, however, do not like showering for reasons best known to them.
According to USA Today, failing to take a bath comes has several adverse effects to your body.
Here are things that could happen if you do not shower for a year.
1. Foul smell
Failure to take a shower for the entire year will leave you smelling. The stench can be attributed to bacteria and dead skin cells that accumulate on your body. The buildup of proteins is also likely to affect your smell.
2. Brown clumps growing on your body
According to dermatologist Dr. Lauren Ploch, you will have brown clumps growing on your body if you do not shower for the entire year.
3. Increased risk of infection
The buildup of bacteria can lead to different forms of infection. There is a likelihood that you will suffer from soft tissue-related complications if you are going to stay the whole year without stepping into the shower to bath.
4. Itching
The dead skin will leave you itching yourself. People who do not shower can experience the development of dandruff among other problems over time. Your head will become extremely dirty and you will suffer from dandruff accumulation after some time.