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Isopropyl alcohol irritated my sensitive skin. i used an acne treatment that had 91% in it and made my two pimples look like big discolored bug bites!?

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Dr. David Sire answered

Irritant reaaction: Although isopropyl alcohol is an excellent agent as an antibacterial, it is very drying because of its high alchol content. Care must be taken in its use on skin.

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Answered 4/2/2016

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A member asked:

Isopropyl alcohol irritated my sensitive skin. i used an acne treatment that had 91% in it and made my two pimples look like big discolored bug bites!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sire answered

Dr Carter agreed

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