News - August 12, 2016; 1:32 PM ET. As Earth passes through the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle late this week, the glowing trains of dying meteors will streak across the night sky, marking the annual return of the Perseid meteor shower.
Fungus of the hands (tinea manuum): Tinea mannum is the fungus that affects the hands and the palms. Commonly, it is seen on the fingers. Some of the symptoms of this kind of infection are as follows. Ringworm of the nail (rinea unguium): Tinea unguium is a dermatophyte that affects the nails.
So, if there is a lot of dirt on the hands, the antibacterial hand gel may not reach the microorganisms under the dirt. In addition, the antibacterial hand gels will not remove the dirt. So, if you can see or feel some dirt on your hands, it's best to wash with soap and water.he hands should be rubbed together until they are dry. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of most germs on the hands. Carol McLay, RN, Infection Prevention Consultant in Lexington, Ky. Frequent hand washing is the best way to keep yourself healthy and to prevent the spread of illness.