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A member asked:
After using hand sanitizer for a couple of days it has stained my hands yellow and flaky, should i be worried?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Sensitivity: Your skin may be extra sensitive to the sanitizer, or perhaps you are using it too often? Washing hands often with soap & water can be very effective for disease prevention, with just occasional use of the hand sanitizer. A good moisturizer with aloe might help the flakiness/dryness
Answered 5/4/2020
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