can you be allergic to hydroalcoholic gel?

Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic, these solutions have become real everyday objects. The hydroalcoholic gel allows everyone to fight the spread of the virus, provided, of course, that it is used correctly. But for David, Europe 1 auditor, the application on his hands is regularly followed by the appearance of red spots on his skin, to the point that he fears he is allergic to the gel. Is such an eventuality possible? Yes, Dr. Jimmy Mohamed replies to Without Appointment, specifying that these allergies are rare and that the pain or redness is more often caused by skin problems.

You can be allergic to any substance. However, true gel allergy is exceptional. Sometimes you can be allergic to an excipient, perfume or gel additive that will smell good, for example. Also, it is better to take the more “natural” gels.

The forms of allergy are therefore quite rare, unless you have a skin sensitivity, in particular an eczema that would be in flare-up or an inflammatory dermatological disease such as psoriasis. So if you put alcohol on it, it will sting. In this case, it is more of an early dermatological disease problem than a hydroalcoholic gel problem.

The most important thing: wash your hands

Also, there is an alternative to the gel: washing your hands. In fact, the gel is not mandatory if you have soap and water. It should also be remembered that the hydroalcoholic gel does not work on dirty hands. And after 3, 4, 5 uses, the gel no longer works, your hands are dirty and you have to use soap.

For his plaques, David can then consult to detect a possible dermatological pathology and switch to an alternative method, respecting the other barrier gestures.