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I put undiluted dettol on my pimple......its burning and has turned red what shall do ?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

OK: No harm done. It will heal. Avoid putting undiluted Dettol.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/27/2021

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