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Consumer Reports explains that new hand sanitizers may pose risks to consumers, as new manufacturers try to fill a void during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The product poses a risk of ingestion. Ingesting hand sanitizer, which is intended for topical use, could potentially result in alcohol toxicity.

Alcohol hand rub use is encouraged among medical personnel to prevent spread of infection, but they have a high incidence of hand dermatitis. Might the drying effect of alcohol irritate their skin?

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