I shower every day, sometimes twice per day on hot days. I only use warm water. I found hot or cold water makes me itch a lot. I heard a comment from a Dermatologist who said to pad-dry your whole body gently after a shower and apply a heavy cream (CeraVe) to seal in as much moisture as possible. I have been doing it almost for a year, and trust me, it is a game-changer. My go-to soap is Dove, the classic fragrance. My doctor recommended lathering only in the smelly areas of the body and avoiding any type of scrubbing. The shampoo that helps me the most is the Nizoral anti-dandruff.