Will The Use Of Dettol In Soap And Liquid Form To Clean The Home, Clothes And Bathe Children Lead To Chemical Induced Cancer?

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2023

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Question : Hi, I have two kids one is 3 years old and one is 5
Months old, I have been using dettol antiseptic in many ways for cleaning floors, cloths, and for bath of kids some times( very rare) . Now am worried does the dettol use causes cancer in kids

Answered by Dr. dr. Jawahar Ticku (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chemical induced Cancer

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You have been using Dettol soap for bathing your children. The chemical ingredient of the soap remains in contact with skin for a very short while where after whole skin gets rinsed with water. So there is absolutely no risk of developing cancer. Be assured there is no risk.

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