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Is Using Dettol Anti-bacteria Disinfectant On Face Safe?

Hello Can I used dettol anti bacteria disinfectant on my face? I m having a serious pimples breakout over so many years now. .. With dark spots on my face. I ve tr d so many products. Now using dermalogical medibac product.. I m 20yrz. With oil skin please help. It s embarrassing
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark spots along with breakout of pimples on face. Dettol as anti bacterial disinfectant usually is well tolerated and it does not cause any problems in terms of long term skin lesions but it can cause burns at times. So i would suggest you to either apply calamine on face before and after applying dettol or apply kojic acid containing cream ( kojivit ) after washing face twice a days. Wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice daily. Try not to touch the area and apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 26 while going outside under sun exposure. Drink plenty of water.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Using Dettol Anti-bacteria Disinfectant On Face Safe?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dark spots along with breakout of pimples on face. Dettol as anti bacterial disinfectant usually is well tolerated and it does not cause any problems in terms of long term skin lesions but it can cause burns at times. So i would suggest you to either apply calamine on face before and after applying dettol or apply kojic acid containing cream ( kojivit ) after washing face twice a days. Wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice daily. Try not to touch the area and apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 26 while going outside under sun exposure. Drink plenty of water. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari