Dept. of Health: 3-min shower questioned; 5-10 mins recommended for skin health.

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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The Department of Health has debunked rumors that a 3-minute shower is sufficient, recommending 5-10 minutes for effective cleaning and skin protection.

•The Department of Health clarified that a 3-minute shower is insufficient for thorough cleaning.
•Showering for over 30 minutes can damage the skin's natural lipid barrier, leading to dryness and irritation.
•Experts recommend a shower duration of 5-10 minutes as an optimal balance for hygiene and skin health.
•Prolonged exposure to water, especially warm water, for over 15-20 minutes can strip the skin's protective oils.

Overview

•The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, has clarified that a 3-minute shower is insufficient for thorough body cleaning.
•The Anti-Fake News Center Thailand, under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, posted that claims of a 3-minute shower being sufficient are distorted news.
•Showering for over 30 minutes negatively impacts the skin by destroying natural oils and causing dryness and irritation.
•Showering for only 3 minutes may reduce cleaning efficiency in certain body areas.
•Prolonged immersion in water (over 15-20 minutes), especially warm water, can dissolve the skin's protective lipid barrier, resulting in dry, itchy skin and potentially exacerbating dermatitis.
•Short shower times, such as 3 minutes, might not provide adequate cleaning for the entire body, particularly when dealing with significant dirt.
•Most experts suggest a shower duration of approximately 5-10 minutes as a functional equilibrium between achieving cleanliness and preserving skin health.
•Scientific studies in dermatology and preventive medicine indicate that keeping shower time within 10 minutes is appropriate for maintaining skin moisture.

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Key Quotes

Department of Health

"Showering for too long (30 minutes) genuinely harms the skin by destroying natural oils, causing dryness and irritation. However, showering too quickly (3 minutes) may be insufficient for thorough body cleansing."

อาบน้ำนานเกินไป (30 นาที) ส่งผลเสียต่อผิวหนังจริง เพราะทำลายน้ำมันตามธรรมชาติ ทำให้ผิวแห้งและระคายเคือง แต่การอาบน้ำเร็วเกินไป (3 นาที) อาจไม่เพียงพอสำหรับการทำความสะอาดร่างกายอย่างทั่วถึง

Experts

"Most experts recommend showering for about 5-10 minutes, which is a balance between maintaining cleanliness and protecting skin health."

ผู้เชี่ยวชาญส่วนใหญ่แนะนำให้ใช้เวลาอาบน้ำประมาณ 5-10 นาที ซึ่งเป็นจุดสมดุลระหว่างการรักษาความสะอาดและการปกป้องสุขภาพผิว

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Health(กรมอนามัย)ℹ️

The Thai government organization responsible for public health, which issued a clarification regarding showering duration.

Anti-Fake News Center Thailand(ศูนย์ต่อต้านข่าวปลอม)

A center under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society that combats misinformation and debunked claims about showering duration.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The Thai ministry under which the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand operates.

Timeline

May 14, 2026(วันที่ 14 พ.ค.2026)

The date on which the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand posted its clarification regarding showering duration.