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My 1.5 year old baby poured dettol antiseptic over his body. Please help.

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Hello doctor,

My 1 year five month old baby poured Dettol antiseptic over his body. We washed it only after four hours. Later, we found a brown and burnt skin area around the genital organ. Please help.

Hi,

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Dettol antiseptic does not cause any burn injury to the skin. It may be that your baby had this skin problem prior to this incident.

Babies frequently have these kinds of rashes.

Follow these steps:

  • Apply coconut oil on the affected areas.
  • Do not use diapers.

It will be cured in a week's time.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 20, 2014
Reviewed AtJune 20, 2024

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