A member asked:

Is it possible to overdo hand sanitizer/purell? besides drying out any other dangers? with shopping and kids we seem to use it a lot multiple times a day to avoid covid. but wonder if you can get sick from too much purell/germx?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No Danger: There is no danger of overuse of alcohol based hand sanitizers when used on skin. The alcohol does not absorb into the skin and is evaporated within seconds when used on hands and other skin surfaces. Avoid using it on sensitive areas such as near your mouth, nose or eyes, and never use it internally either by drinking it, using it as a gargle or inserting it into your nose, ears, vagina or anus.

Answered 11/3/2020

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