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Is Dettol Cream Effective In Treating Dermatitis Rash?
Dettol cream ? can it help a rash that may be contact dermatitis? I work at a hospital and come into a contact with a large range of chemicals and after working more then 5 days will often get a rash down my arms that itches at night but is not bubbly or pimply nor weep, I do often use Dettol cream, which does seem to help on my days off but the rash always comes back I also use Derma ide cream 1% but I don t like using this all the time. Can you tell me what I should use or do?
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
Hi,
Dettol cream has only antiseptic properties. It is not suitable for treating dermatitis.
Kindly use mild steroid cream containing Hydrocortisone for area affected by dermatitis. Also, you can apply moisturizer cream at bedtime.
Take tablet Levocetirizine to overcome itching. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and be back to normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Dettol cream has only antiseptic properties. It is not suitable for treating dermatitis.
Kindly use mild steroid cream containing Hydrocortisone for area affected by dermatitis. Also, you can apply moisturizer cream at bedtime.
Take tablet Levocetirizine to overcome itching. Gradually, your symptoms should subside and be back to normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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