Am i washing my hands too much?

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I wash my hands as soon as I FEEL they're dirty. For example after I touch my face and they're oily, or they will leave fingerprints on my phone screen, or after I eat something that's oily, or simply the fact that they're covered in dried sweat and don't feel fresh and clean anymore, these are all triggers for washing my hands.
I'm not bothered by germs, I just don't like my hands sticky or oily. Now that it's summer, I'd say I wash them every half-hour or so, and my fingertips are looking kinda deflated. Am I washing my hands too much?

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  • EuphoniumLizz
    6 years ago

    Sounds like you're drying them out. Too much washing takes away the bodies natural oils and can make your fingers look print dry and even cracked. Use a stylist for your phone to prevent finger prints, use napkins with a little water on them if you eat with your hands, make sure you moisturize your hands and skin in general and don't wash your hands unless absolutely necessary.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      Very helpful advice, thank you!

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  • Yobrepaid
    6 years ago

    Sounds like a classic case of OCD. Have you always had this habit, or did this tendency develop more recently?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      I sure hope not. I's been a few years, but not in cooler weather. You know what I blame summer.

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  • snoopmoth
    6 years ago

    It could be a sensory problem. Some people can't STAND certain sensations. Are you sensitive in general? If it makes you anxious it might be OCD. It is an excessive amount of hand washing..I've been there. If you can't stop and it's interfering with your life then you should get help.

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    If you can't reduce the amount of times you wash your hands, then keep a lotion next to your soap or on you.

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  • Tupelahoney
    6 years ago

    You might consider whether you have other OCD symptoms

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  • Jimbo24
    6 years ago

    Yes that's too much.

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    If you wash your hands raw you won't be very comfortable.

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  • Nickvey
    6 years ago

    OCD and wash your damn face if its that freaking oily

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