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What Casues Discomfort In Hands After Washing Them In Hot Water?

Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014

Question: Hi I believe I washed my hands before I ate I actually put them under hot water for few seconds now when its so hot and if you don't take your hands away from the hot water they begin to burn and when i take them away they feel funny why that now i did not use soap i heard the hot water kills the bacteria?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use Lukewarm water only.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
See, hot water kills bacteria but only if the bacteria is boiled in water. There is no point in burning your hands and hurting you just because you have heard that. We do advise to wash hands in lukewarm water. It should be just bearable hot.
Washing hands properly with soap and lukewarm water is good enough to get rid of the bacteria's in your hand.
If you are very conscious, you can use a hand sanitizer before washing hands. Rub it and let it dry, after 5 minutes wash your hands with soap and Lukewarm water.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (9 minutes later)

I'm saying I put my hands under hot water till it feels funny than taking them out is that still ok?? maybe i used Soap a bit not much

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should not get burnt.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
If you are using such hot water, there are chances of getting burn injury someday. I won't advise you to do that.
Use Lukewarm water as we have discussed.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 minute later)

i know but using hot water like i did it kills germs on hands

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
That you think.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Washing hands with soap and water is enough to kill normal germs. In case there is any germ that is not being killed by this then it won't also get killed by your technique.
I strongly advise you not to do this.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

dang So i used hot water and i ate food but no soap I'm worried I went out open a doors etc and part of a chair like the handle should i worry

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Let your immunity work.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
We encounter a lot of infections daily but our immunity fights with them. So, just don't be too much fuzzy about washing hands else you will develop Obsessive Compulsive disorder.
Try your best, to avoid infection. Rest leave on your immunity. Let it fight!!
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (3 minutes later)

So your saying Don't think about using hot water but not soap Don't even think about washing your hands the enzymes will kill the infection the bad stuff away

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use soap and water

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I mentioned that you should try your best to maintain cleanliness but not at the cost of getting your self burnt.
Use soap and lukewarm water to clean your hands. Dipping your hand in hot water will not kill your all germs.
This is my advise for your safety.
Good Luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

I'm freaking out touching chairs opening doors etc touching menus in restraunt's hiv

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Wash your hands after that.

Detailed Answer:
My Dear Friend
You can always wash your hands with soap and water after the activity. Its god enough to kill germs. Learn proper technique of washing hands from you tube and follow that.
Stay Healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 minute later)

what i had done before after touching such things doors menus etc using hot water no soap for minutes HIV??????

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detail follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
HIV doesn't spread by touching objects. Stop panicking.
Good Luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 minute later)

What do you mean detail follows? So if you were me would you be worried?? honestly

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are worried unnecessarily.

Detailed Answer:
Honestly speaking ,I won't have got worried. Because I have at right, exercise and so I trust my immunity.
I don't think about getting sick. I just take precautions and leave the things on fate and God.
And in case , you get sick, we are here to help you with that.
Notice any symptoms you get and write to me if you observe any thing abnormal.
Stop worrying.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 minute later)

ok ill stay poitivfe I should just relax!! stop talking nonsense right??

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, think positive.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes, you should think positive. Stop worrying. You can't change the destiny. Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. Trust me.
Anytime you feel any awkward symptom, just reopen this duscussion. I am just a message away from you.
:)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar