Steam showers are generally found in self-contained enclosures that prevent the water vapour from escaping into the rest of the room, avoiding damage to drywall, paint, or wallpaper.
Steam showers are available in a variety of materials, including tile, acrylic, fiberglass, glass, stone, and wood.
A steam shower can use solar thermal technology and lessen the electricity bill drastically by heating the water with the sun.
Although a cure has never originated for the common cold, steam is often cited as a reliable way to temporarily alleviate the symptoms.
[1] Some medical professionals recommend steam baths as a way to diminish the pain and stiffness associated with ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis.