Are Dettol/Izal Antiseptic Baths Beneficial or Harmful?

Posts circulating on Facebook and other platforms claim that adding Dettol or Izal antiseptic liquids to bath water makes the skin “extra clean,” but actually damages the body. Our fact-check finds that while daily antiseptic baths are unnecessary and can irritate the skin, in certain medical situations diluted use may be recommended meaning the viral […]

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