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10 signs on your face and body that say your hands are not clean
Hygiene in general requires clean hands; however, we often look past the most obvious signs indicating that our hands are not as clean as they could be. There are warning signs through your face and body where bacteria or dirt may be passed through your hands that aren’t clean. These symptoms, including outbreaks, inflammation, and redness, show the need for hand hygiene. The knowledge of these symptoms helps improve skin health and prevent infections; therefore, it ensures good health. Here are 10 signs on your face and body that indicate your hands might not be clean:
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Eye infections
Rubbing your eyes using unclean hands spreads pathogenic bacteria and irritants, hence causing redness, irritation, and discomfort. This has made the possibility of developing infections in the eye; one of the common infections that result from this is conjunctivitis, a condition also known as pink eye.
Germs in dirty hands can transfer to minor cuts or scratches, thus transferring the bacteria that may cause redness, swelling and even infection. Keeping one’s hands clean and wounds covered prevents harmful bacteria from entering, thus ensuring faster and safer healing.
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Cold illness
Touching your mouth or nose through unwashed hands allows viruses and bacteria to enter your body and increases the chance of frequent illnesses like colds, flu, or other infections. Maintaining hand hygiene reduces exposure to this, thus providing better health.
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Chapped lips
Often, dirty hands would touch your lips and result in dirt and bacteria causing irritation, dryness, or small infections. The skin is extremely sensitive, and hence a high level of hand care needs to be observed not to cause discomfort and to ward off harmful germs and the environment.
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Nail Infection
Unwashed hands may harbor germs under the nails, and it provides fertile ground for harmful bacteria and fungi. These may cause infections and redness, swelling, and even pain are initiated. Properly taken care of nail hygiene and hand washing may ensure that these will not occur and the risk of passing infection to others will be relatively minimized.
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Acne frequently
Recurring acne develops due to touching your face with unwashed hands. This will leave dirt and bacteria on your skin, thus clogging pores and creating breakouts.
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Rash or allergic reactions
The application of dirty hands to sensitive areas can easily transfer bacteria and irritants. These may provoke rashes, redness, or discomfort. The skin’s own natural barrier can be affected, leading to heightened sensitivity or inflammation. Maintaining good hand hygiene and avoiding contact of sensitive areas unless necessary might keep the skin irritation free.
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Eczema Flares
Unclean hands can make the symptoms worse as they spread bacteria or irritants to the sensitive skin of the eczema-prone individual. This contamination may lead to increased inflammation, itching, or flare-ups. Proper hand hygiene and avoiding unnecessary contact with affected areas is very essential to prevent further irritation and manage eczema effectively.
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Stomach troubles
Dirty hands can transfer disease-causing bacteria to food or directly to your mouth and may cause digestive problems like food poisoning. These bacteria may even cause symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps, or diarrhoea. In this way, proper hand hygiene before handling food can efficiently prevent such health risks.
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Body odour
The moment you touch clothes or rub your body with dirty hands, there is transfer of bacteria that contributes to the development of body odour. These bacteria thrive in areas where sweat gathers, such as underarms, leading to an unpleasant smell. Keeping clean by regular handwashing prevents this and keeps body odour under control.
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I’m Manas Ranjan Sahoo: Founder of “Webtirety Software”. I’m a Full-time Software Professional and an aspiring entrepreneur, dedicated to growing this platform as large as possible. I love to Write Blogs on Software, Mobile applications, Web Technology, eCommerce, SEO, and about My experience with Life.
