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Topic: Washing your hands after playing?  (Read 3651 times)

Offline erak

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Washing your hands after playing?
on: December 06, 2003, 11:16:23 PM
This might be a weird question, but my mom has been bothering me about it a lot lately. I don't know if I should believe her or not, but she says that it is very bad for my hands and wrists to wash my hands right after practicing. I have never believed her when she was telling me, but after all this time she finally got to me :p. When I think of it, if it is true, it can have serious consequences(sp.?). The reason I don't believe her is because she says a lot of things that aren't true:).

Offline emotionsickness

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Re: Washing your hands after playing?
Reply #1 on: December 07, 2003, 02:47:27 AM
is this a joke? sounds to me like your mother is almost as neurotic as mine

Offline Sketchee

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Re: Washing your hands after playing?
Reply #2 on: December 07, 2003, 02:54:36 AM
Sorry never heard that one.  I would think washing your hands would be a good thing though ...
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Offline Rach3

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Re: Washing your hands after playing?
Reply #3 on: December 11, 2003, 06:59:22 AM
In extreme excess, there could be irritating dermatological reactions, otherwise there seems to be no basis for this. Often I find after extended practicing my hands NEED to be washed, you know. Another side note, in winter, its helpful to soak in warm/hot water before practicing, I find being out in the cold for extended periods sort of freezes my hands stiff.
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Offline djbrak

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Re: Washing your hands after playing?
Reply #4 on: December 19, 2003, 10:35:16 AM
Maybe you should wipe down your piano with alcohol wipes
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