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Are we using too much soap?

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Humans have probably never used soap to the extent that we have done across the world in the last few months. We also seem to be showering more often in this war against the virus.

But, is this process killing beneficial bugs that were living on us all these years? Will it cause other health issues?

This nice read in the Atlantic takes us through the perils of using too much soap.

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