Follow up – Ali Mualla:
There are many sensitive areas of the body. Which can be exposed to various irritations and diseases just by touching it by hand. This is because hands are exposed to a lot of bacteria and germs around us.
The most prominent sensitive areas that should not be touched by hand:
1. The face.
The hand is one of the parts of the body that is most saturated with pollution as a result of holding various contaminated objects. Money, door handles, bathroom, smart phones, etc.
Therefore, it should not be placed on the face until it is cleaned well. Because it can transfer bacteria to the face and clog pores and lead to the appearance of black pimples, acne and skin irritation.
Also, pimples or pimples should not be pressed by the hand because this contributes to the appearance of scars on the face. Which is difficult to get rid of later. The pressure on the grain leads to the spread of infection in the area around it. Thus, the emergence of more problems in the skin.
2. The eyes.
Your eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of the body. And contamination through the hands leads to irritation as a result of the introduction of germs. And if you want to touch your eyes, you must wash your hands well beforehand. In addition to dealing with it gently so as not to cause a problem with it.
As rubbing the eyes and around them vigorously can accelerate the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes. It can lead to swelling and puffiness of the eyes. In the case of itching in the eye. It is recommended to use a moisturizing eye drop instead of rubbing it by hand.
3. The ear.
The inner part of the ear is also a sensitive part. Therefore, we find wax covering it to protect it from any bacteria or germs that may enter it. And any attempts to put the hand inside the ear increases the chances of transmission of bacteria to it. The skin lining the inside of the ear is a very thin layer, and it may be damaged by hand.
4. The nose.
The inside of the nose contains healthy bacteria. And if you put your hand in the nose, you are introducing harmful bacteria to it. This increases the chances of catching a bacterial infection, especially in the seasons when cold and flu infections increase. And if you want to remove any dirt inside the nose, you must use tissue paper carefully, so as not to cause the nose to bleed, especially if the nails are long and sharp.
5. Mouth.
The mouth also contains a wide range of healthy bacteria. But if you introduce harmful bacteria into the mouth through the hand, it will affect the beneficial bacteria. And infect the mouth with fungi and various diseases.
You should also be careful not to touch the mouth with the hand during colds and flu, because you may transmit the infection to another person, because your hand carried the infection from the mouth, and if you shake hands with someone or touch him, he can contract the same disease.
6. Genital organs.
Touching the anal area with the hands is a good opportunity for bacteria and germs to enter it, and this also applies to the vulva, as bacteria can easily infiltrate this area, spreading the fungi and causing irritation, itching and infections.
In addition, the vagina in women contains beneficial bacteria that protect it naturally, and any harmful bacteria that enters this area can cause many problems for women.
7. The belly button.
The belly button is the dirtiest area in the human body because it contains a large number of bacteria that cannot be fully accessed and cleaned even with a shower, and therefore touching it causes contamination of the hands and these bacteria may reach various parts of the body.
Also, touching the belly button with the hand that contains germs can cause many serious diseases and infections.
8. Below the nails.
A lot of bacteria and dirt live in the area under the nails, and even washing hands does not eliminate them completely, especially if the nails are long.
And when we put the fingers in the area under the nails, we help transfer these bacteria to various parts of the hand, or the parts of the body that we touch later.