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Is it safe to clean my anus with dettol handsoap? it's an antibacterial soap. after pooping i clean it with water and dettol. is this safe?
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NO: Throw away this useless and sometimes toxic product. Clean yourself with Aveeno, (oatmeal) Eucerin, or other moisturizer lotion.
Answered 9/22/2015
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