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A member asked:
I used hand sanitizer twice today the skin on my right hand is broken will this effect my immune system or anything on my body?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Likely not: It is likely no more important than a scratch on your skin surface. Keep the area clean and avoid the hand sanitizer for a week or so and the skin should self heal.
Answered 3/10/2018
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