- Male
- 22 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been applying Dettol on my face and steaming for 15 minutes. After that, my face turns really red and dark, and it's itching a lot. Is it okay to use Dettol on my face? What might happen because of this?
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stop taking medication, advised calasoft lotion for local application for 7 days, any side-effects dermat opinion is advised.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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