Here at Mole Removal Los Angeles we care deeply about the health and well-being of our patients. Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), now more than ever is best time to discuss hand washing. Washing your hands is an act one does various times a day in a very mindless manner. It is something you learned how to do at a young age, so you trust that you are doing it properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from any type of sickness. Washing your hands often and properly is the key to staying healthy and preventing the spreading of germs. It is especially important to wash your hands before and after preparing food, before eating a meal, after blowing your nose, after sneezing, after coughing, after using the toilet, and after touching an animal. Although hand washing is simple and easy, it is important to know how if you are properly washing your hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are five steps to proper hand washing. First, you wet your hands with clean water. Second, you lather your hands with soap and rub them together, make sure to also rub the back of your hands and between your fingers. Then, the most important part, scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Lastly, rinse your hands and dry. This process should take around 50 seconds, yet, many people only take around 10 seconds to wash their hands. To fully get rid of the germs on your hands, you must properly wash them. If you are in a situation where there is no where to wash your hands, hand sanitizer is a great option. Most hand sanitizers contain about 60% of alcohol, which allows them to get rid of most germs. During this critical time it is important to remember that simple acts, such as hand washing, can make a huge difference. Let’s be healthy together!
