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Suggest Treatment For Pimples And Acne Scars
Hi Doc..! ..I hav pimples and acne scars...ystrday night one of the pimple popped out and so i applied undiluted dettol antiseptic liquid on both the cheeks...this had a side effect...now my skin has bulged and became dark in the applied area..it burns...these are like two big tanning scars on my two cheeks...! !..Please help...I m nt even able to show my face to anyone..:( : ( Thankyou Doc..! !
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hi
You seem to have developed superficial skin burns due to application of dettol over face .
Do not use it again .
you might need to treat the burns by application of mild topical steroids over the affected areas.
In addition ,you might need oral antihistamines along .
Use a sunscreen regularly.
Dr Geetika Paul
You seem to have developed superficial skin burns due to application of dettol over face .
Do not use it again .
you might need to treat the burns by application of mild topical steroids over the affected areas.
In addition ,you might need oral antihistamines along .
Use a sunscreen regularly.
Dr Geetika Paul
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