Touching our face is something we do unconsciously be it in expressions, picking spots and scars, scratching an itch, or simply idle fiddling. You are probably doing it right now. So what’s wrong with the common human habit of fiddling with body parts? Our fingers are in contact with keyboards, money, doorknobs, and handsets constantly, all of which are usually coated in bacteria.
By scratching or pricking, you could be spreading viruses and allergens around your skin. So never touch these body parts with your hands.
1. Your Butt
Yes
wipe and wash your buttocks but never prick. Your anus contains
bacteria that could potentially be harmful. Always make sure that you
wash your hands thoroughly after you clean your butt.
2. The Skin under Your Nails
We
do not need to tell you that lots of nasty bacteria thrive under your
nails. So never try to prick the layer of dirt from under your nails.
Keep your nails short to reduce the chances of bacterial carriage.
Picking tends to create trauma in its own right and then any bacteria or
yeast can cause further cause problems as severe as onycholysis, where
the nail lifts off the nail bed.
3. Your Ear Canal
One
place where you should never stick your fingers is your ears. A thin
layer lines the ear canal that can tear with your fingers. If your ear
feels itchy, it is best that you get in touch with an otolaryngologist
rather than experimenting with DIY. Whether it be wax accumulation,
eczema of the skin, or infection, an expert will be able to address the
problem. A tailored programme of treatment, ear hygiene, and
moisturising of the skin should be put into play. Doctors Removing an
Ant From Vietnamese Man’s Ears Will Make Your Stomach Churn.
4. Your Eyes
Also,
keep your hands off-limits from your eyes unless you are washing them
or wearing your lenses. Remember that it is easy to introduce germs to
your eyes. Conjunctivitis and other scary infections are all a result of
touching your eyes with hands. Talk to your doctor if you are
experiencing itchiness and dryness, instead of mishandling them with
your hands.
5. Your Mouth
A study published
Journal of Applied Microbiology concluded that people tend to put their
hands in their mouth when they were bored at work. The germs in your
hands transferred to your mouth can set you up for a number of
infections. Maybe you should think about stealing your kid’s pacifier.
6. Your Face
Keep
your paws off unless you are using them to apply your skincare
formulas. Resting your hands on a germy surface and sticking them on
your face like your forehead can make you breakout. Further, the oils
from your fingers can plug your pores. How to Get Rid of Blemishes on
Face? Try Tea Tree Beauty Regime.
If you’re a prolific fiddler try sitting on your hands, putting them in your pockets or wearing gloves when you’re not using them for something else. Also, keep hand sanitiser in your handbag and on your desk and use it before you feel the need to scratch and itch.
