Question 1

can i get warts from washing hands too much?

Accepted Answer

No: Warts are caused by a virus.

Question 2

when washing hands and body my skin get sticky while i'm drying off  can you help me?

Accepted Answer

Human Postage Stamp: This is an interesting problem (and, when the doctor says"interesting,"you know someone is suffering).Very little is known about this"sticky skin"problem.There has been an associations with certain medications but I'll bet it has more to do with the problems necessitating the medications.Think logically:something activates when wet, absent when dry.I suggest you research 'skin mucopolysaccharides'

Question 3

when i come home and touch doornobs and light switches before washing hands, how long do cold viruses live on those things?

Accepted Answer

See details: It depends on the virus. Cold viruses can live on a hard surface for up to 7n days. Flu viruses, however, are only active for 24 hours.

Question 4

are all the usual disease outbreaks stoppable by wearing masks and washing hands, or is there one that will get you regardless?

Accepted Answer

Gloves, masks&amp;Gowns: Gloves, masks and Gowns and Hand washing are usual isolation techniques  but few infectios disease like Ebola you need to cover body and face as well and requires special  clothes and equipment to be safe

Question 5

in small classroom with very sick girl. what can i do (to ensure i don't get sick) apart from steering clear from her and washing hands?

Accepted Answer

You got it: Hand washing remains the single most important means for the spread of infection.  Steering clear of her is wise too if she is actively infectious.  Some schools have regulations and a truly sick student should be sent to the nurses office and possibly home.

Question 6

if i eat honey then touch my baby after without washing hands is my baby at risk for botulism?

Accepted Answer

: It is not easy for you to expose to botulinum toxin.

Question 7

what's the possibly of ingesting raccoon roundworm eggs from touching an object on the ground in behind your garage and eating without washing hands?

Accepted Answer

Usually  ingestion: Usually from ingestion of dirt contaminated with fecal material or contaminated foods.

Question 8

finger tips suddenly hurting it's already been at least 10 hours, possible causes? can washing hands a lot be one? and what is it? how long wil itlast

Accepted Answer

Need Exam: Are you sure you possibly did not get any chemicals on them at work or somewhere else. If they look discolored or the pain is severe you should see a doctor and get examined.

Question 9

do i have mild ocd? i keep thinking about bad things ive done in the past, i try to solve it by making excuses about why i did it but doesnt work, iam also too clean i keep washing hands, i dont like this feeling especially the regret feeling?

Accepted Answer

: You should get counsel from a psychologist.

Question 10

can washing hands prevent the possibility of getting tape worms?

Accepted Answer

Hand washig: Yes, and also pick right food.

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Can i get warts from washing hands too much?

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When washing hands and body my skin get sticky while i'm drying off can you help me?

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When i come home and touch doornobs and light switches before washing hands, how long do cold viruses live on those things?

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Are all the usual disease outbreaks stoppable by wearing masks and washing hands, or is there one that will get you regardless?

A member asked:

In small classroom with very sick girl. what can i do (to ensure i don't get sick) apart from steering clear from her and washing hands?

A member asked:

If i eat honey then touch my baby after without washing hands is my baby at risk for botulism?

A member asked:

What's the possibly of ingesting raccoon roundworm eggs from touching an object on the ground in behind your garage and eating without washing hands?

A member asked:

Finger tips suddenly hurting it's already been at least 10 hours, possible causes? can washing hands a lot be one? and what is it? how long wil itlast

A member asked:

Do i have mild ocd? i keep thinking about bad things ive done in the past, i try to solve it by making excuses about why i did it but doesnt work, iam also too clean i keep washing hands, i dont like this feeling especially the regret feeling?

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Can washing hands prevent the possibility of getting tape worms?

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