Is it possible to use too much hand sanitizer?
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I was told by my Biology Professor that hand sanitizer isn't good at all because the 99.9% of germs and bacteria that it kills is the good bacteria that you need but doesn't do anything to the more harmful germs and bacteria because it's not strong enough.
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it is still an excellent idea to wash with soap and water, and then use your sanitizer.  \n\nif you work with food, this usually isn't even an option. \n\nif it's for yourself, or a baby or something, and you're not about to handle anything that will come into contact with anything beyond skin, just sanitizer alone is alright.
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Every dermatologist would tell you "Don't overdo it." Too much washing can cause skin problems, such as dryness or skin irritations. So wash as little as you can while still feeling clean. And use soap sparingly.
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wash your hands when often, carrying a sanitizer with you & there are even sprays to sanitize the air. some of these things might help.
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I used to have it a lot.  I washed my hands ALL the time and took like 3 or 4 baths a day.  Couldn't eat anything that I didn't feel was clean enough, ended up crying all the time because I thought I was going to die of some weird sickness...had it for a long time but never took any medication for it.  Eventually it went away on its own.
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Washing your hands is always the best thing. If nothing else is available, then sanitizer is the next best thing.
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Of course it will not give you health problems.  perhaps you are having an allergic reaction to the cleaning products you are using.
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I would not recommend doing that, botulinum is a very dangerous toxin that needs to be handled by professionals only.
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Yes. There are a lot of other ways like Using infected needles, etc.\nYou can find a lot of info at http://www.thebody.com/
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It would be considered rude.  The most polite way to do it would be to use sanitizer on your own hands after shaking hands with others.
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if you are not constantly washing your hands..very likely. just be sure to wash your hands often and do not touch your face (especially the eyes, nose and mouth).
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A hospital cannot be kept sterile...too many variables...but it is kept as clean as possible.  I never worried about contracting a deadly infection...even though I worked ER and accidental needle sticks could pose a terrible risk.  I just followed all the rules and adhered to good handwashing techiques and trusted that it would be enough to keep me safe.\n\nBeing honest, I was always so concerned about helping others that I never thought or dwelt on the risks.  That doesn't mean I wasn't aware of them, I was...I just didn't let them interfere with my patient care.
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Talk about one of my pet peeves!  Not to mention it's really frightening to see people who know better (healthcare and food industry workers especially) not doing it!  I agree though, it's pure laziness.  There is always time to wash your hands.
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you might need to bathe more often.
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It works but I wouldnt use it to take to palce of hand washing. Its also better if you put alot on your hands rub it all around then wipe our hands on a clean paper towel or rag.  Otherwise, though it is killing germs, it is also leaving every thing that is on your hands on your hands and that is not necessarily clean.
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use any disinfectant with a high commercial grade. but use a mask and hand gloves when handling these things. if you have kids send them to your moms house or sisters. and leave it to air dry.
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Being a nursing student and recently taken microbiology, I have actually done an experiment with one of these products. They do not kill viruses because viruses are not alive until they enter the body and obtain a sample of its victims DNA. This is why they are so hard to cure. To answer your question, applying the hand sanitizer alone will not kill germs and bacteria. When applying them you should briskly rub it on your hands. It is the rubbing action along with the ingredients in the sanitizer that kills the bacteria.