Soap-sanitizer has to be used again and again, what to do?

 Not only wearing a mask in Corona air, but also washing your hands frequently to avoid getting infected with the virus. Hands should be washed with soapy water. If that is not always possible, use a sanitizer.

But it is difficult to wash your hands in soapy water or use sanitizer again and again. Many people are going to the doctors for various skin diseases. Bacterial infections of the skin also increase the risk of viral infections. So the doctors are advising to keep the balance.

Infectious disease specialist Amitabh Nandi advises washing hands in soapy water frequently. "Many sanitizers on the market have quality problems, usually using 75-80 per cent alcohol-based sanitizers that can be antiviral," he said. However, many dishonest traders are adulterating it. There are various diseases from that. Itching and dryness of the skin are a problem for everyone, from children to the elderly.

Public health doctor Subarna Goswami also said, "In some cases, hand washing with soap has resulted in bruises on the hands." Both doctors have said to rely on soapy water. Subarnababu said, "Bath soap, the quality is good, the possibility of damage is much less by washing hands with that soap. But many people in third world countries like us are washing their hands with detergent or laundry soap, that's when the problems become apparent. '' They suggest talking to dermatologists. However, both of them are basically suggesting the use of soap. Where there is no facility to wash hands frequently with soap, only in that case using sanitizer will get rid of this skin problem at least a little bit, said Subarnababu.

In some cases, the hand becomes red and rash appears. Photo: Shutterstock 

It is raining. Frequent hand washing and use of sanitizer in it is increasing various skin diseases. You also need to clean your hands frequently. But in order to prevent the disease, we have to take care of it, says dermatologist Arit Sarkar. However, not only hand washing or using sanitizer in soapy water, but also the use of gloves is causing various skin diseases.

What kind of problem

• Hands are getting dry or itchy

• Itching of the hands

The skin is going up

• The skin becomes red and red rash is coming out

Why is that?

The keratinocytes on the skin of the hand contain lipid levels. Repeated hand washing with any soap or alcohol can remove the lipid level, especially when handled with harsh detergents. As a result, the actual function of the skin, i.e. protection or barrier function, is disrupted. Alcohol-based sanitizers destroy the natural oiliness of the hands, causing dryness and skin problems.

Basically the problems that patients are coming up with are

• Irritant contact dermatitis (mainly occurs across specific areas, which can happen to anyone) i.e. inflammation develops. Doctors, health workers or ordinary people are also having this problem the most.

Allergic contact dermatitis (for people with allergies).

সমস্যা Psoriasis or topical dermatitis patients are also experiencing increasing problems, as the skin becomes drier as a result of repeated use of soap.

• Nail problems or candidiasis.

ক্ষেত্রে Acute or chronic paranoia in older people or diabetics. In this case, the hand is wounded, does not want to dry. As a result of repeated hand washing, the problem is getting worse and blisters are also appearing.

ক্ষেত্রে Atopic dermatitis in children. Problems with rash and itching often occur.

What to do

িত্র Aritrababu suggested using a good moisturizer (medicated) after washing hands with soap. But never before eating.

হাত Wash your hands with soap and wipe your hands with a clean cloth. If you do not have a moisturizer, use petroleum jelly or liquid paraffin based or soft paraffin based moisturizer.

হবে Cotton gloves should be used.

ব্যবহার The use of moisturizers may not be possible for everyone in third world countries, in which case coconut oil can be used, the doctor said.

রয়েছে For those who have diabetes, have to drive regularly, have to use their hands more often, go out, use surgical gloves or rubber gloves for infection-fear, it is better to wear cotton gloves inside.

• Eczema-related itching is often uncontrollable. If the nails are cut short, the fear of infection will decrease.

কী What medicine should be taken or any ointment should be given for any skin problem, it cannot be used without the advice of a doctor, said Aritrababu.

Repeated use of sanitizer makes the skin of the hand itchy. Photo: Shutterstock 

Ways of healing

In the case of intertrigo candidiasis paronychia (colloquial nail), this cream contains clotrimazole miconazole, in some cases fluconazole tablets. 

Mid-potent steroid creams and tablets for dermatitis are given antihistamines.

Antibiotics are often given for 'secondary bacterial infections' in dermatitis.

Doctors are advising to take steroids for a short time if the problem of allergic contact dermatitis is more.

Frequent use of soap and sanitizer has resulted in various problems including rashes and peeling of the skin on the hands. Not everyone, but many are facing this problem. But the hand can not be avoided in any way. So washing your hands with soap and applying coconut oil, cream or moisturizer is not a problem. Stay well. Consult a doctor if there is any problem.