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A member asked:

Why do they say not to put isopropyl alcohol on large areas of the body? i got some on my chest and stomach, and now i'm really worried it absorbed.

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Not to worry: Do not drink it - that is the risk. The absorption from topical application of these areas is little from your brief exposure. Drinking it is where the risk is.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 8/25/2014

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