Frequent hand washing and too much use of hand sanitizers could lead to dermatitis

The world is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization, people are urged to frequently wash hands and use hand sanitizers as a preventive measure. But not many are aware that there is also a side effect to it. Constant hand washing and too much use of hand sanitizers could lead to some extreme skin conditions. This could also lead to a skin condition known as dermatitis. It is also known as eczema which results in inflammation of the skin and can result in itchiness and red rashes. Here are a few ways you can be careful while washing hands.

1. Frequently use a moisturizer –Keep a thick moisturizer handy and after every hand wash, smear your hands with the moisturizer while it is damp. Using a moisturizer while the skin is damp, helps to penetrate the lotion deeper in to the skin.

2. Wear latex gloves while washing utensils – As many countries are under a lockdown, the house helps and maids are out of work which means that you have to wash your own utensils. Wear protective latex gloves when you are washing utensils .

3. Avoid using hand sanitizer – It is better to avoid a hand sanitizer as far as possible. Use a hand sanitizer only when you do not have access to water and a soap based hand wash.

4. Use moisturizer based hand wash – Even if you are moisturizing your hands after hand wash, you can opt for using a moisturizer based hand sanitizer. The market has a number of options when it comes to liquid soap based hand washes.

5. Do not try to make your own hand sanitizer at home – Since not everyone might know about the proper proportions, it is better to buy a hand sanitizer of a renowned company from the pharmacy.

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