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My lifestyle involves using antiseptic hand wipes my hands are dry red are the ingredients in them dangerous? i wash hands wiv antibac n wipes 50x/day
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Intense exposure : This is something you need to discuss with a dermatologist. You could be having an intense exposure, or you could be allergic to some of the ingredients of the antiseptic hand wipe The hand wipe could also be drying you out.
Answered 12/21/2016
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