Is it safe to apply Dettol on fungal infection?

Dettol and soap will irritate the skin more and that is not the treatment. The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and do not self treat with over the counter steroid creams.

Can we use Dettol directly on skin?

Absolutely. Dettol Liquid Original is an antibacterial product that can be used on skin.

Is Dettol harmful to skin?

The Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database ranks chloroxylenol as a mid-range toxic chemical that can cause burning, itching, rash, redness, or swelling. If you experience any of these symptoms you should stop using it immediately.

Can I use Savlon for fungal infection?

1 gram of Savlon antiseptic cream contains 5 mg of cetrimide (0.5\% w/w) and 1 mg of chlorhexidine digluconate (0.1\% w/w) as the active ingredients. The cleansing and prevention of infection in all types of lesions, ranging from minor skin disorders or blisters, to minor burns and small wounds. For cutaneous use only.

Can dettol cause skin rash?

It is a potential contact sensitizer and can cause localized ICD, ACD or exacerbation of pre-existing dermatitis. Generalized body involvement may occur from its use in bathing water or for washing particularly when used undiluted. However, chemical leukoderma due to chloroxylenol (dettol) is rare.

Can dettol be applied to face?

Do not apply dettol on face there is in ayurveda mention pinda swed.

Can Dettol help with itchy skin?

Dettol and salt water will help with a skin infection and also sterilise the skin. This combination will have no beneficial impact on allergies. Antihistamine tablets help with skin allergies and occasionally a low dose steroid cream (1\% Hydrocortisone) may be beneficial.

What is the main ingredient in Dettol?

The main ingredient in Dettol is chloroxylenol which is most effective gram-positive bacteria. You have to apply clotrimazole ointment for fungal infections. The same is available in the drug store without prescription (over the counter).

How do I stop using Dettol?

Well conclusion is, stop using dettol uselessly. Dettol liquid is toxic, and same ingredients are part of the soap too probably! Stop infecting yourself with dangerous bacteria and germs for which your body isn’t prepared at all! Stop following the media and ads that tell you to kill every single bacteria in and outside of your body.

Is Dettol liquid poisonous?

Plus they’re already powerful ones, so more dangerous than the ones that were living on your skin before. As per online sources, dettol liquid is composed of: Dettol is poisonous if ingested through mouth. Some of the serious side effects of dettol liquid poisoning are:

Who was the makeup artist who used Dettol on her face?

A makeup artist who had enjoyed clear skin for most of her life developed severe acne when she was 21 years old and, out of desperation, used undiluted Dettol to clean her face. Ella Gorton, now 25, had only ever experienced the odd spot throughout her teenage years, but while on a girls’ holiday in Mexico in 2014, saw her skin break out.