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		amelius on May 16, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why is 70% isopropyl alcohol a better disinfectant... Isn't the skin rebuilding itself every [small number] days? Is the alcohol interfering with this process? Does it have an irreversible effect?

emteycz on May 17, 2020 [–]

Skin also contains oils etc that have a part in the correct and healthy functioning.

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