India, Aug. 16 -- After the Covid-19 scare, hand sanitisers became a part of our daily lives. Many of us reach for them almost subconsciously, without a second thought. But have you ever wondered, how healthy is this habit really? In an Instagram post he shared on August 15, Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine physician, explained how too much of hand sanitiser use is not healthy. Also read | Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands

"When you find out overusing hand sanitiser can disrupt your good skin bacteria which actually protect against bad bacteria. Can lead to dryness, cracking, and irritation. Plain soap and water in moderation can be more effective," the doctor wrote. ...