2006-12-05 13:13:00 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
bar soap is constantly wet
when used to wash off the hands and body it retains any of the germs or bacteria it comes in contact with
so it can grow bacteria and each time you or anyone uses it the bacteria will multiply and in addition to washing off dirt it keeps reapplying bacteria to the skin- yours and anyone else who used it
that is why you should use liquid soap
each use is clean and everyone can use it
and never share soap
there is antibacterial soap but it is not a good idea to use it for prolonged periods for the same reason prolonged use of antibiotics is dangerous
it begins to hinder the body's ability to fight off common germs and bacteria
2006-12-05 13:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It takes a specially adapted bacteria to do it though. e Coli is a good example. They are well adapted to relatively high detergent concentrations. However, most bacteria can't handle life in a high detergent living space. There's plenty of other little bugs that can grow in soapy places too. The main thing about soap is it actually physically loosens the bacteria from you (or whatever you are washing). This allows you to rinse it away.
2006-12-05 21:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by CurazyJ 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not really.....the physical environment on the surface of a bar of soap is not condusive to the survival of bacteria.
2006-12-05 21:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Robert b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have never seen moldy soap
2006-12-05 21:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by saltydunes24 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have never seen it but i am sure it has. if you think about it.. it has to have some for of fungus on it.. but then again im not sure.!
2006-12-05 21:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by Brittany 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-12-05 21:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by help 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋