Question 1

can coronavirus spread by putting credit card in public cash machine and then not washing hands after handling it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Coronavirus can last on a plastic surface for up to 3 days. If you posted the card (and don't have Coronavirus) it is not likely that it would be transmitted onto the card from the machine.

Question 2

how plausible is it for hpv to be spread through non-sexual or proxy contact (one not washing hands properly someone touching door handle after them)?

Accepted Answer

Not impossible but..: By far, genital hpv is more commonly and more easily transmitted via sex. Plus, certain strains have a higher affinity for certain types of skin cells. Infection requires contact between skin cells and live virus. The virus must attach to cell receptors and get into a cell. Direct contact, microtrauma to skin and high viral load all favor infection. Sex is better than door knobs for transmission.

Question 3

can hpv spread after touching genitals, washing hands with soap and alcohol?  then touching a surface. can another person get it from same surface?

Accepted Answer

No: HPV is passed surface to surface by direct contact. It does not spread by casual contact as would germs like staph or strep.

Question 4

i've been treating a ringworm lesion on each hand for two weeks now and they have faded significantly. are the lesions still a bit contagious? would wearing gloves spread it to other parts of my hands if the glove pulls over the lesion?

Accepted Answer

Not contagious : You should be ok. Not contagious. Wearing gloves in active diseases may be prolong the lesions.

Question 5

hi, my daughter has a rash on her hand it looks abit like ringworm but does not itch or pain, its has not spread but has grown in circumference.... i have used clomatrazole cream and actacil cream as givem by the pharmacist and doctor. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

No clue: Time to see your daughter's  doctor who may refer you to a dermatologist, wish you both wellness

Question 6

do i need launder my towel everyday? i have had hsv-1 on my genital area for 6 years and my water bill is going through the roof washing hands and clothes constantly. i am worried about spreading it by drying myself after a shower to my face or body?

Accepted Answer

: You will not spread HSV 1 to other sites on your body by using the towel you use to clean your genital area. 
Get HPV vaccine.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

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 8

can washing hands prevent the possibility of getting tape worms?

Accepted Answer

Hand washig: Yes, and also pick right food.

Question 9

does washing hands with soap immediately wash of sperm off your hands?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing:  Washing hands  thoroughly with soap &amp; water for at least 20 to 30 seconds should work just fine to remove ejaculate or pre-ejactulate from skin.

Question 10

if you were to use alcohol gel instead of washing hands, would it be less hygienic?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Nothing beats proper water based handwashing for controlling the spread of infection.  However, alcohol gels are easier to use and often more convenient so that in the end both work pretty well.

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Can coronavirus spread by putting credit card in public cash machine and then not washing hands after handling it?

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How plausible is it for hpv to be spread through non-sexual or proxy contact (one not washing hands properly someone touching door handle after them)?

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Can hpv spread after touching genitals, washing hands with soap and alcohol? then touching a surface. can another person get it from same surface?

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I've been treating a ringworm lesion on each hand for two weeks now and they have faded significantly. are the lesions still a bit contagious? would wearing gloves spread it to other parts of my hands if the glove pulls over the lesion?

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Hi, my daughter has a rash on her hand it looks abit like ringworm but does not itch or pain, its has not spread but has grown in circumference.... i have used clomatrazole cream and actacil cream as givem by the pharmacist and doctor. what can it be?

A member asked:

Do i need launder my towel everyday? i have had hsv-1 on my genital area for 6 years and my water bill is going through the roof washing hands and clothes constantly. i am worried about spreading it by drying myself after a shower to my face or body?

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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Does washing hands with soap immediately wash of sperm off your hands?

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If you were to use alcohol gel instead of washing hands, would it be less hygienic?

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