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Not really. Rubbing alcohol will remove the oils which protect the skin from drying out. If you are having problems with acne, be careful when using rubbing alcohol to remove excess oil. Your skin needs some protection from the atmosphere,so completely removing all skin oil can lead to inflamion, dryness, and cracking of the skin. You are probably better off using a good soap on a regular basis to keep your skin clean. i use it for my face it clears up my skin the only thing is if you use it on a constant basis it will dry out your skin
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∙ 11y agoAfter years of going to dermatologists and regular MD's, I finally got relief from my 10 plus years of whelps and itchy skin with 91% alcohol. I am in the second week of this therapy, and so far, so good. The rash is disappearing, and the itching stops with the application of pure 91% alcohol.
I tried moisturizers, anti-fungal creams, and all the like, to no avail. Got desperate, and started bathing myself in the alcohol. The relief was immediate!
Try it. Can't hurt. Yes, it dries out your skin, but that is SO much better than the constant itch!
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∙ 16y agoThat may actually irritate it more since alcohol has a dehydrating effect on skin. Moisturizer or aloe may soothe the skin better, depending on the rash. It's probably best to see a skin doctor if the rash isn't gone in a couple of days or it's spreading.
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∙ 15y agoIt is great as an anti-septic if used on very small areas of the body. Never give a child with a fever an alcohol rub-down - the alcohol may become absorbed via the skin into the child's body causing alcohol poisoning.
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∙ 11y agoYes it can. My upper arm is permanently bleached because of a sharpie tattoo on my upper arm I tried to scrub off with nail polish remover and rubbing alcohol. It is not pretty. Especially since it isn't an even white, just splotches so it makes it look like I have tie-dyed skin. Do not try this. Not only does it hurt, it made me a tad bit sick for a couple of days, and I'm left with a scar.
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∙ 9y agoRubbing alcohol does dry your skin. This is why doctors now recommend using water to rub down fevered children instead of alcohol.
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∙ 12y agoyes if u use it with water to dilute it
in a no good container like a cool whoip container
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∙ 12y agoYes it is
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Yes, it soothes the itch.
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Does alcohol hurt your skin?
yes it does, it sometimes causes red rash and red spots, plus itch for some people.
What kind of skin rash hurts but does not itch or have blisters?
Excema
The skin around my penis itches and it's not an std what is it and why does it itch?
maybe it is jock itch or heat rash
Which are the main symptoms of allergies?
itch skin rash - hives itch or watery eyes sneezing stomach ache
What could a rash be by the penis area that itches and has dead skin when you itch it?
Crabs
What kind of skin rash do you have on your chest and throat if they are red small and itch?
you have hormonal inbalances!
Is acetone a rubbing alcohol?
NO - acetone is not good for your skin !
Are hand sanitizers containing rubbing alcohol toxic to the human body?
Applying rubbing alcohol to the skin is not toxic or dangerous. Rubbing alcohol however should under no circumstances be drunk.
Juniper I have a skin rash from cutting a juniper bush How do you treat your rash?
whased with soap and aplied any kind the oil or any anti-itch cream , the rash desapeared.
Can high pH in water cause a skin rash?
Yes, pH levels can cause a rash and itchy skin. This is mainly due to allergies, and infections from too much yeast in the body.
Can too much salt cause a red skin rash?
Yes, both my husband get these rashes that itch from ingesting too much salt. I am not a doctor, but through trial and error, I do this to take the "itchiness" away: I put rubbing alcohol on the rash, then wipe w/pure water, then dry the area, then put noxema and carmex on the skin and avoid wearing anything tight over the skin so the skin can breathe. I also sometimes put talc powder (either plain or for powder for atheletics foot) on top as that seems to dry up the rash. When the rash isn't too bad, I just use the rubbing alcohol and noxema (original version). The salt seems to creep in when we go out to eat and is in just about every half-way instant food. Afterwards, I drink lots of liquids the next day to flush the salt out.
How do you dissolve ECG pad adhesive on your skin?
Use rubbing alcohol or an alcohol prep swab.
