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What Causes A Dark Spot After Applying Undiluted Dettol On A Face Injury?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Jun 2024
Question: I has applied undiluted dettol to a face injury around 15 hours back. Now it has left a dark spot where it was applied. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Irritant contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Dettol has lead to irritant contact dermatitis. Apply ointment fluticasone 0.05 % twice daily for a week and take tablet cetirizine 10 mg daily in night. This combination should help you.

Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.

Regards
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What Causes A Dark Spot After Applying Undiluted Dettol On A Face Injury?

Brief Answer: Irritant contact dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Dettol has lead to irritant contact dermatitis. Apply ointment fluticasone 0.05 % twice daily for a week and take tablet cetirizine 10 mg daily in night. This combination should help you. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you. Regards