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Skin became dark after applying Dettol
There was a wooden cut and I cleaned with dettol and used undiluted Dettol on cotton and plastered the cotton on the wound for 10 hours. Now I see there a black patch around the wound. Does the dark patch fade itself off ? Should I be worried for any side effects for it?
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Very less possibility.. specific medicine required.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dettol burns the skin. You should never use it. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
May be it burned, it wl reduce, send me pictures online, consult online for better management
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Dr. Sidharth Tandon
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Dettol must have caused an irritant reaction.
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Please wash it with clean water. Avoid further application of Dettol. The patch should be checked and evaluated.
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Beware of any pus discharge.
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