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On weekends we use a lot of purell and a spray bottle with alcohol since purell was nowhere in stores. if we use a lot can it get into bloodstream or cause damage? we never used it this much but trying to stay safe. yes hands are dry from all washing?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not really: Alcohol can only enter your bloodstream through the bodies absorptive surfaces, like the mouth/stomach,etc. It does not penertate the skin deep enough to reach the blood.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

On weekends we use a lot of purell and a spray bottle with alcohol since purell was nowhere in stores. if we use a lot can it get into bloodstream or cause damage? we never used it this much but trying to stay safe. yes hands are dry from all washing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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