Question 1

good afternoon doctors. i saw a bar soap called sheamoisturemen. on the box it says that this soap was "built for men of color"----would it be safe for caucasian men to use this bar soap?

Accepted Answer

: You're reacting to unscientific marketing! There are no physiologic differences between the races that would make any soap unsafe for anyone. Use it as much as you like. The same is true for all medications or cosmetics.

Question 2

is it okay to use dial bar soap down in the genitals during showers?

Accepted Answer

: Sure, no problem. Just don't flush soapy water (or any hygiene product or douche) into the vagina.

Question 3

it's probably me just being a hypochondriac. this morning i was washing my lips with bar soap. then i ate some food. i just worry about the possibility of ingesting soap. should i be concerned on the chance i ingested some?

Accepted Answer

: Ingesting a small amount of soap -as you describe does not cause any harm

Question 4

should l use dettol bar soap or dove if l have scalp dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

: Jambo, sabooni may not be enough, Kwenda Doctari.  Soap may not be enough!
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seborrheic-dermatitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352714

Question 5

i have a staff infection on my nose. i was given clindamycin for the outside and a nasal ointment for the nostril. i forgot to ask how should clean the area. is dove bar soap okay?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 6

washed my face with bar soap and some got in my eye. i started splashing my eyes with water by cupping my hands for 2-3 minutes. the eye was quite red, i applied drops and felt better the next day. any risk of eye damage? did i rinse enough?

Accepted Answer

: The fact that the eye is feeling better is evidence that you have rinsed enough of the soap out. Irritation is normal. I’m not sure what kind of drops you used, but none are indicated for this issue.

Question 7

is bar soap ok to use for handwashing?

Accepted Answer

Liquid soap better: bar soap is good for handwashing in most situations. In a home where there is one or more infected persons, it is better to use as many minimal touch items as possible. pump soap for handwashing, disposable plates/utensils for food. Quarantine infected person(s) in one room/bathroom. Remember that cleaning a surface removes dirt and most bacteria. Sanitizing with alcohol based product kills germs

Question 8

is dove bar soap really safe to use as facial wash?

Accepted Answer

Wash: Dove is considered one of the more milder soaps. Soaps are always more drying in general compared to non soap cleansers such as cetaphil or cereve cleansers which are a benefit to those with sensitive skin.

Question 9

what are the benefits of using bar soap vs liquid soap?

Accepted Answer

None: All soaps work the same way, by dissolving salts and oils.  Whether the soap is liquid or bar they do the same thing.

Question 10

rub a soap(bar) to remove his surface will help to decrease the quantity of germs in the soap?

Accepted Answer

It's all dirty...: Germs are everywhere.  There are medicines and therapies that can help reduce stress in these situations.

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/obssessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctors. i saw a bar soap called sheamoisturemen. on the box it says that this soap was "built for men of color"----would it be safe for caucasian men to use this bar soap?

A member asked:

Is it okay to use dial bar soap down in the genitals during showers?

A member asked:

It's probably me just being a hypochondriac. this morning i was washing my lips with bar soap. then i ate some food. i just worry about the possibility of ingesting soap. should i be concerned on the chance i ingested some?

A member asked:

Should l use dettol bar soap or dove if l have scalp dermatitis?

A member asked:

I have a staff infection on my nose. i was given clindamycin for the outside and a nasal ointment for the nostril. i forgot to ask how should clean the area. is dove bar soap okay?

A member asked:

Washed my face with bar soap and some got in my eye. i started splashing my eyes with water by cupping my hands for 2-3 minutes. the eye was quite red, i applied drops and felt better the next day. any risk of eye damage? did i rinse enough?

A member asked:

Is bar soap ok to use for handwashing?

A member asked:

Is dove bar soap really safe to use as facial wash?

A member asked:

What are the benefits of using bar soap vs liquid soap?

A member asked:

Rub a soap(bar) to remove his surface will help to decrease the quantity of germs in the soap?

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