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Applied Dettol To Cut On Face. Now Black Dots. What Should I Do?
hi i had a small cut in my face, i immediately applied dettol and after sometime a small black spot appeared, then after two days as the small darks spots was not disappearing , i again applied dettol. which was in fact a very stupid idea, and the condition worsened, now i have big black spot on my face,, and it looks very ugly, what should i do... please help me,, and i have a marriage to attend in less then 2 weeks..
Mon, 19 Nov 2012
Hi Abhinash,
You most probably developed irritant contact dermatitis with dettol which later healed with pigmentation. Start applying a potent steroid cream locally over the pigmented area, avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen. It will reduce the pigmentation. If it doesn't help much consult a dermatologist, so that other treatment option can be advised after thorough analysis of the pigmentation. Take care
You most probably developed irritant contact dermatitis with dettol which later healed with pigmentation. Start applying a potent steroid cream locally over the pigmented area, avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen. It will reduce the pigmentation. If it doesn't help much consult a dermatologist, so that other treatment option can be advised after thorough analysis of the pigmentation. Take care
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Hi Abhinash,
The dettol has worked as irritant on your skin. It may heal/subside by leaving pigmentation.
You can apply antibiotic + steroid cream like sofradex cream twice daily. Also apply emollient for 2-3 times daily.
Consult a dermatologist to explore the best options.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Singh Kulhari
MD - Skin & VD
The dettol has worked as irritant on your skin. It may heal/subside by leaving pigmentation.
You can apply antibiotic + steroid cream like sofradex cream twice daily. Also apply emollient for 2-3 times daily.
Consult a dermatologist to explore the best options.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Singh Kulhari
MD - Skin & VD
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