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Used alcohol hand sanitizer on hands with open cuts. i'm pregnant. is this dangerous to my baby?

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No: Most products you apply to your skin never reach your bloodstream which is the only way they can get to baby. Injected and oral meds are the ones you should watch.

Answered 11/11/2015

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I went to the grocery store today and when I came out, I soaked my hands, arms, phone, watch, and clothes in spray on 75% alcohol sanitizer. I think I forgot to wash my hands when I came home. Is this dangerous?

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34 weeks pregnant and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer at least a dozen times a day because of my profession. What effect will this have on baby?

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Would very diluted bleach work as a hand sanitizer substitute if Im unable to find rubbing alcohol?

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