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I accidentally applied undiluted Dettol on my face for about 15 minutes, and now theres a big black patch on my skin. What should I do to treat it and get rid of the patch?

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I accidentally applied undiluted Dettol on my face for about 15 minutes, and now theres a big black patch on my skin. What should I do to treat it and get rid of the patch?

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Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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