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I have ocd with hand washing but think i'm doing harm to my health if don't scrub off all the soap. can obsessive hand washing n soap cause cancer?
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Not likely but it: will create skin conditions (making it raw, red, swollen, and prone to infections if broken). A dermatologist might help your skin but its your brain that is the problem. OCD is an anxiety disorder with underlying neurological conditions. Try a psychiatrist for meds and a psychologist for behave mgt. Here's a reference on anxiety: http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/page2.html
Answered 5/12/2016
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