 [ Symptoms ] what could happen if i leave rubbing alcohol on my finger  i took some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and wrapped my finger it in it expecting to just leave it a moment instead i fell asleep when i woke up my hand felt tight so i assumed the alcohol had dried my skin out it reminds me of what a brain would look like image the prune fingers but it wont go away and the skin is hard i was only asleep for 3 hours but i am worried what can i do to help i have put baby oil and lotions on my hand since i woke up but it does not seem to be helping much [ Disease ] rubbing alcohol quickly evaporates and will not penetrate intact skin you will be just fine nothing bad will happen