Also, even when being forced to use them, sanitisers should not be used excessively, they added. Agreeing that frequent and repeated usage of sanitisers was created skin problems for many, Dr Ismail Mahmood, another city-based dermatologist, said washing hands with soap and water was always the better option. “Those working in shops can wear disposable gloves to avoid direct usage of hand sanitisers,” Mahmood said. Also, after receiving many complaints from people who reported sensitivity while using alcohol-based sanitisers, he has been recommending organic hand sanitisers, he added. “Recently, a patient had drowsiness after using hand sanitisers. It stopped after he stopped using alcohol-based sanitisers for three days,” Mahmood said. Doctors added there were also cases of people suffering skin issues caused by disinfectants. Such chemical products should be used in the right way, and importantly, houses or shops should not be disinfected too often than required, dermatologists.