India, May 20 -- Using hand sanitiser has become very common, especially when one is outdoors. Public surfaces, from desks and handbags to school bags and public transport, are often regarded as contaminated carrying a lot of germs, prompting people to sanitise their hands repeatedly throughout the day.ALSO READ: Scalp feeling itchy and greasy in summer? Dermatologist shares 6 tips on how to prevent

However, while maintaining hand hygiene is important to prevent infections and avoid falling sick, excessive sanitiser use can damage your skin, leading to various skin-related problems on the hand.

HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Surbhi Deshpande, consultant dermatologist at Zynova Shalby Hospital, Mumbai, who explained how excessive sanitis...