Question 1

what is the definition or description of: repeated hand washing?

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If you have: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder you need to see a mental health professional.  You may be given medicine.  The mh doc will teach you strategies to deal with this.  A book called "the boy who couldn't stop washing" may help.  The very best to you.

Question 2

how do i successfully stop obessive hand washing?

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Behavior therapy: Consider a form of psychotherapy called &quot;exposure and response prevention&quot; (erp).  It might take a little research on your part to find a psychologist who is trained in this form of treatment.  If you want to try self help first, get the book &quot;stop obsessing!: how to overcome your obsessions and compulsions&quot; by edna foa. Medication may also have a role, in combination with therapy.

Question 3

how might hand washing affect our family's health at home?

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Decr infxn rate: Hand washing, regardless of whether at the hospital or at home, has been demonstrated to reduce the rate of disease transmission. This means lower infection rates, whether hospitalized or not. Check out following 3 links: 
http://www.Cdc.Gov/handwashing/
http://www.Cdc.Gov/features/handwashing/
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/hand-washing/hq00407.

Question 4

is phenol used for surgical hand washing?

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Phenol or carbolic : Acid used to be a common antiseptic many years ago  for surgery but is no longer used.

Question 5

how do i get rid of obessive hand washing

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See your doctor : If this is obviousness as you say then I would see a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist as this may be a symptom of a deeper problem.

Question 6

is frequent hand washing a good way to prevent illness?

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Yes but...: Don't over do it though. Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways of preventing transmission of contagious diseases. However  should be done wisely and if done too frequently you may develop dry skin. Make sure you wash your hands whenever you have been outside, in contact with someone that is sick, and every time they get dirty.

Question 7

from excessive hand washing, my knuckles have become extremely chapped.  what should i do?

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Reduce washing and: First, you must minize the cause..Which is excessive washing. Then, add mositurizer..Use some that has a bit more grease. Topical Hydrocortisone may help..But this cream is quite weak, so you may need a script from your doc for a stronger one. But above all, avoid excessive washing. Wear gloves to do your work so u will need less washing..Goog luck.

Question 8

i've been with friend who has c diff.i've practiced good hand washing but freaking out i'll catch it. what are the chances? touched things she touched

Accepted Answer

Relax : These microbes are everywhere. Your fears of contagion are groundless. C. difficile is only a problem when the environment lets it overgrow the nice bacteria.

Question 9

what are some tips on overcoming hand washing ocd?

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Exposure: Exposure therapy is a form of behavior therapy that involves systematically facing your fears in a planned way. Set up a plan to start exposing yourself to the fear without washing  and change the way you think about it.

Question 10

is hand washing dish detergent dangerous for children?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depends on how the exposure is.  If ingested, exposed to the eyes or a mucosa surface, the detergents can be harmful.  If you have any concerns about a present exposure, call your local poison control center for advise.

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