Author: Sarah Khairallah

Due to the excessive use of hand-sanitizers throughout the pandemic, my skin developed a severe reaction causing dryness, itching, and cracking of my skin, leading to occasional bleeding. The situation came to my attention not only because of my experience but also thanks to health experts, the media, our governments, and other health sectors. My case led me to consider the risk of the excessive use of hand-sanitization and how unaware many of us are of the hazards that its use may cause. This paper aims to highlight the effectiveness of hand-sanitizers, the risks of their constant use, and the…