Question 1

does dettol has any side effects to new born babbys?

Accepted Answer

It is not used in US: Dettol is not studied nor approved by FDA to use in USA, especially in newborns.

Question 2

is dettol soap dark the skin color?

Accepted Answer

Dettol soap: No, Dettol soap does not darken the skin

Question 3

i used dettol soap on my face. it has caused it to dry out. also i have dark skin, and it has caused light patches around my cheeks and underneath my ?

Accepted Answer

Dettol soap on face : Dettol soap is not formulated for use on the face, although like you, a lot of people use it for facial cleansing. It may have caused inflammation and subsequent drying and post- inflammatory hypopigmentation. I would stop using the soap and opt for a milder facial cleanser appropriate for your skin type & skin concerns. Also use a moisturizer to help restore hydration to your skin. Add spf in am.

Question 4

can dettol causes skin or blood cancer?

Accepted Answer

I'm not aware of any: Studies on point. The active ingredient in dettol, chloroxylenol (4-chloro, 3, 5 dimethylphenol), has been around a long time & has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Being insoluble in water, dettol is instead alcohol/pine oil based, and is used as an antiseptic and a cleaner. Dermatitis & possibly inhalation toxicity have been reported.  At typical exposures, cancer seems highly unlikely.

Question 5

my 1.5yr old son poured dettol liquid over his body we washed only after 4-5 hrs. later we found swollen, brown, burnt skin around urine organ.

Accepted Answer

Chemical burn: Dettol is just a brand name - not sure which liquid it was, a topical body wash or a stronger disinfectant for the household. Regardless, it sounds like he has a chemical burn of the skin in the area you describe. Flush area hourly with clear, cool water. Make sure he is able to urinate ok. If skin starts to break down, peel, smell or drainage, then needs to see doctor immediately for burn care.

Question 6

can dettol cure fungal infection on the skin?

Accepted Answer

No: It will only irritate it. Anti fungal preps are available otc.

Question 7

does having a head bath with dettol mixed in water  cause hair fall? pls suggest...

Accepted Answer

Commonest cause: Of alopecia, the fancy name for their falling out, is poor diet resulting in vitamin deficiency.

Question 8

in an area i live, water are bore water(bit salty). its affecting my skin and hair fall is increased.would adding dettol in bath water reduce the prob?

Accepted Answer

No: Dettol contains a toxic agent. It is an anti-septic. The bore water may contain pesticides and  other pollutants that are toxic not necessarily bacteria or other micro-organiisms. Best not to bathe in bore water that is causing hair loss.

Question 9

last week, my ear piercing got infected so i used undiluted dettol to clean it. the skin is now blistered & inflamed. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Consider a staph infection or an allergy to something used on it. Dettol is probably not a factor. A common cause for this is bacitracin or neosporin allergy.

Question 10

used undiluted dettol on chin i had a huge pimple oozing out sebum and i thought applying dettol would stop the germs from spreading and infecting the area but now there is a big brown patch on my chin? ps: skin is peeling and new skin is burning?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible you got a dettol 'burn' . It should heal completely in a couple of weeks.

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Does dettol has any side effects to new born babbys?

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Is dettol soap dark the skin color?

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I used dettol soap on my face. it has caused it to dry out. also i have dark skin, and it has caused light patches around my cheeks and underneath my ?

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Can dettol causes skin or blood cancer?

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My 1.5yr old son poured dettol liquid over his body we washed only after 4-5 hrs. later we found swollen, brown, burnt skin around urine organ.

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Can dettol cure fungal infection on the skin?

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Does having a head bath with dettol mixed in water cause hair fall? pls suggest...

A member asked:

In an area i live, water are bore water(bit salty). its affecting my skin and hair fall is increased.would adding dettol in bath water reduce the prob?

A member asked:

Last week, my ear piercing got infected so i used undiluted dettol to clean it. the skin is now blistered & inflamed. what should i do?

A member asked:

Used undiluted dettol on chin i had a huge pimple oozing out sebum and i thought applying dettol would stop the germs from spreading and infecting the area but now there is a big brown patch on my chin? ps: skin is peeling and new skin is burning?

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