I know its for bacteria,but doesnt soap in jeneral do that?
2007-10-01 12:35:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Normal soap and hot water kills 99% of germs anyway. Antibacterial soap is just a rip-off.
2007-10-01 12:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Soap can be very mild and simply wash away surface dirt or it can have properties that leave a residue on the surface of the skin to reduce the amount of naturally occuring bacteria that reside on the skin. An antibacterial soap like Dial was what our doctor recommended to reduce the chances of getting MRSA infections from the Gym. Hope that helps.
2007-10-01 19:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soap is soap, that is merely a marketing deal, nothing more.
I worked in a surgical suite for 9 years and I used the real deal, the real anti-microbal soaps, iodine type and hibicleans until that was pulled off the shelf and now the new and improved hibicleans.
the real stuff strips the skin, denudes the oils and such and is harsh. the junk they sell at the store is marketing.
although I like surgical scrub for injuries, regular soap and water does just fine.
for general application at home any soap will do.
2007-10-01 19:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by magnetic_azimuth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Used for cleaning & disinfecting your hands from those nasty germs that you CAN'T SEE! :) So if your not washing your hands after using the bathroom, cleaning up after messing with meat products, etc .... dang people use your common sense if you hope the fast food worker didn't pick his nose while making your Big Mac or after using the bathroom...get a life. Keep some Antiseptic Hand Cleansing Gel onhand and seat wipes for foreign toilets while abroad. Be safe not stupid. E coli + diahrrea are not fun to have...take care.
2007-10-01 19:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Special_K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of people use antibacterial soap like dial on new piercings. To clean them
2007-10-01 19:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its used for creating a race of bacteria that are antibacterial resistant, and thus impossible to kill using antibacterial medications, undangering the human race.
2007-10-01 19:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by winkoftheforestclan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibacterial soap is wayyy stronger.
your hands would be extremely dry and cracked if you used it all the time.
2007-10-01 19:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is used to kill bacteria and help to keep you clean.
2007-10-01 19:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by sexyj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seraphin has the right ans.,I gave him thumbs up.
2007-10-01 19:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by Gilbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The latest research found that, if you are using it often, it gets in to your blood, and causes cancer.
2007-10-01 19:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by Hot D.V. 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋