Hand sanitizer, what if your skin stings?

As COVID-19 has now naturally seeped into daily life
The number of people using hand sanitizer has also increased.
Also in restaurants, cafes, department stores, etc.
Hand sanitizers are still placed, either mandatorily or voluntarily.

However, if you use disinfectant
If you feel an unusually stinging pain on your skin
If there is a wound on the hand You need to check.
Hand sanitizer contains alcohol, so
This is because it irritates the wound and causes pain.
That is why every time you use disinfectant
If it stings or itches, check for any wounds.
It is recommended to apply an appropriate ointment.

However, even if there are no particular wounds on the hands
You may feel a stinging sensation.
The stratum corneum of the skin detects pain.
When the alcohol in the disinfectant dissolves the cells of the stratum corneum
This is because very minor damage occurs.
especially Hands don't have sweat glands, so
It is also lacking lipid components that protect the skin.
The stratum corneum may slough off more easily.
The more frequently hand sanitizer is used in a job
This is also the reason why you feel pain easily.

If you feel a stinging sensation on your hand even though there is no wound
It is recommended to apply hand cream or petroleum jelly containing oil-based ingredients.
If pain recurs frequently due to dermatitis
Rather than using hand sanitizer
We recommend using soap.
Especially when eczema such as dyshidrotic eczema occurs
Symptoms may worsen due to the alcohol content.
You should refrain from using hand sanitizer.
Patients with dyshidrosis should use a hand sanitizer with the mildest possible ingredients.
Wash your hands only when absolutely necessary.
It is recommended to apply a moisturizer that does not contain irritating ingredients.
If you have no choice but to use hand sanitizer
Products with low alcohol concentration or
Please choose a product containing moisturizing ingredients (glycerin).