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Suffering With Acute Acne That Seems To Have Substantially Decreased With Leaving Dettol Overnight On The Face. Is This Method Safe?

Hello Doctor, I am 28 yrs, female suffering from acute acne since 4 years. Of late I started applying dettol (non diluted) on face and leaving it over night and washing it in the morning. It has worked for me as the acne has decreased substantially. I wonder how safe this might be for the skin? Please advise...Thanks & Regards.
Fri, 2 Nov 2012
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
As you had mentioned that after dettol application your acne has decreased & that has being working for you. Its not safe practise. Its true that poor hygiene aggrevates acne so try to use a cetaphil cleansing lotion for cleaning your face. There are many topical antiacne creams & lotions that work well on acne. Try to consult your dermatologist, looking at your skin condition your doctor will prescibe you the suitable treatment.
Take care.
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Suffering With Acute Acne That Seems To Have Substantially Decreased With Leaving Dettol Overnight On The Face. Is This Method Safe?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. As you had mentioned that after dettol application your acne has decreased & that has being working for you. Its not safe practise. Its true that poor hygiene aggrevates acne so try to use a cetaphil cleansing lotion for cleaning your face. There are many topical antiacne creams & lotions that work well on acne. Try to consult your dermatologist, looking at your skin condition your doctor will prescibe you the suitable treatment. Take care.