What hygienic practices are necessary during puberty?
What hygienic practices are necessary during puberty?
Changing underwear and other clothes worn next to the skin is especially important. These clothes collect dead skin cells, sweat and body fluids, which bacteria love to eat. That's why they get smelly. The onset of puberty is also a good time for your child to start using antiperspirant deodorant.
How often should a teenage girl shower?
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends bathing children age 6-11 once or twice a week or when: They get dirty from playing outside. They finish swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean. They get sweaty or are dealing with body odor.