Soap vs hand sanitiser: Understanding the risks of overuse and maintaining healthy skin with safer alternatives |
After the COVID-19 pandemic, hand sanitisers became an essential part of daily hygiene routines. While effective in reducing the spread of viruses, excessive and frequent use—sometimes multiple times an hour—can have unintended effects on skin health. Experts like Dr. Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine specialist, caution that overusing alcohol-based sanitisers can strip…
