In Pics! Check out disadvantages of using excessive hand Sanitizer

Increase Your Risk of Eczema

Excessive use of sanitizer can increase contact with irritants and allergens may increase the risk of hand dermatitis or 'eczema.'

Irritate Your Skin

Frequent use of sanitizer can cause skin irritation, or dry out the skin. If you have sensitive skin, the effects can be worse. The drying out is caused by alcohol.

Can Affect Fertility

There are some non-alcohol-based hand sanitizers that consist of an antibiotic compound called triclosan or triclocarban. Several research studies have reported that triclosan is a health hazard as its overuse has negative effects on fertility and fetal development.

Cause Hormone Problems

Triclosan present in a hand sanitizer also causes hormone problems. This causes the bacteria to adapt to its antimicrobial properties, which creates more antibiotic-resistant strains.

Immune System

Triclosan also weakens the human immune function. The weakened immune system makes people more susceptible to allergies," says Dr. Norris.

Impact Your Body Development

A hand sanitizer that has too much fragrance could be loaded with toxic chemicals like phthalates and parabens. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors that can affect human body development and reproduction.

Skin Disorder

Overuse of alcohol-based hand sanitizers to safeguard against the germs and infection-causing pathogens could inversely increase the risk of infection via skin disorders.