The doctors at WebMD feel compelled to speak directly to the suggestion that ingesting or injecting disinfectants, or putting them on your skin, would help in the fight against COVID-19. What you need to know:
Note: This special editorial was written by Michael Smith, MD, WebMD’s chief medical director, on behalf of WebMD’s entire medical team.
April 24, 2020 -- The doctors at WebMD feel compelled to speak directly to the suggestion that ingesting or injecting disinfectants, or putting them on yourNot only is there no evidence this would help in any way, it’s extremely dangerous and very possibly deadly. Plain and simple, don’t do this. We often see, and are asked about, the latest
hype that someone has seen on the internet. And while much of the advice is useless and not valid, this is particularly harmful.To understand the harm, you only need look at the label. We reviewed the label on a popular disinfectant that includes bleach, one of the most common ingredients in these products. The list of warnings is quite lengthy. First, it’s corrosive to metals. Think about what it’ll do your skin and internal organs.
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