Remember my question about Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap?

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• Answered at 1:31 PM on Oct. 18, 2008 by:
  • kaycee14
  
  Yes. The anti-bacterial soaps aren't just a marketing gimick - they are a health threat. I have never purchased them and never plan to. Like SusieD found, they can kill off the "good" bugs that live on our skin - allowing the bad ones to multiply. They can also help build up drug resistant bugs. The alcohol based cleaners like Purell are fine for when you are out-and-about but plain old soap and water wins in every test I've seen done.

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  Answered at 1:22 PM on Oct. 18, 2008 by:
  • SusieD250
  
  Yes, I did.
  My son developed a yeast infection on his body (ALL OVER-Skin type). When it was diagnosed the doctor told us to stop using antibacterial soap. The only time it should be used is if there is an infected site to be cleaned.
• Answered at 2:07 PM on Oct. 18, 2008 by:
  • vbruno
  
  Did you know ALL soap is anti-bacterial? Not just the ones labeled anti-bacterial? ALL hand soaps will kill most bacteria on your hands.
• Answered at 4:02 PM on Oct. 18, 2008 by:
  • pupmom
  
  Well, personally, I am a hand sanitizing gel freak! However, I did get sick three times last year with the flu... Previous years, nothing! Hmmmmmmmmmmmm??
• Answered at 10:46 PM on Oct. 18, 2008 by:
  • SaferAtHome
  
  Well, I was affraid of the fact that not everything is on a self in a store is good, so I use one company for everything. Liquid soaps, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, laundry detergents and even cosmetics, vitamins and all bat and body products. This way I have no problems wit antibacterial soaps. All the products I use are natural and I get them for a good price.

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