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I wash my feet in the shower before work with bacterial soap. can i use dish soap on my feet which is anti bacterial?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Any soap: You can use whatever soap you want. Any soap is fine.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

I wash my feet in the shower before work with bacterial soap. can i use dish soap on my feet which is anti bacterial?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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