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Paw paw gel
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jonah Essersanswered
Pediatric Gastroenterology 20 years experience
I wouldn't: This would not be a good idea. The alcohol content of the sanitizer could be irritating.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Not a great idea: Many contain high concentrations of ethanol or isopropanol which could dry out mucosal tissues.
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76 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Barry Austeranswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Yes: As long as it has 60% alcohol
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Not to worry: Wash or rinse off with water. Sanitizers are made from isopropyl alcohol . If ingested in small amounts, it should not be a problem . Don't we drink a... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Antibacterial gel: This gel cleans your hands of the dirt and bacteria that were on them before the cleaning, but does not really protect against further contamination. ... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
No: It dilutes the effect.
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Rosatoanswered
Plastic Surgery 38 years experience
Burn scars: If the skin was damaged to the point of scarring then nothing can be done to completely remove the scar. Discolored skin can be bleached lighter and p... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Don't worry: Soap and water is better than antibacterial gel. Even in hospital it is preferable to hand wash instead of using gel for some bacteria. I would not ... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
COVID transmission: Yes, there is risk of transmission with that scenario if the other person is infected. Would protect by insuring that both of you wear masks. Increase... Read More
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53 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 20 years experience
Not for C diff !: Though we may question the types of scenarios where gels are appropriate, one consensus exists- gels should not be used when seeing a patient with c d... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
Aloe vera: Soothes burns. No evidence of accelerating healing.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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