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Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol, and is poisonous if ingested, (the alcohol you can drink safely is ethanol, a different chemical compound). Rubbing alcohol cools the skin by convection, as the alcohol evaporates it carries the heat away from the body with it, just like perspiration, only faster.
Cooling of the body with alcohol will help in reducing a fever, but should only be done when the body temperature is dangerously high, 104-105 or greater. It is best to supplement this cooling with effective medicines like ibuprofen, aspirin (not for young children), or acetaminophen, these take longer to work, but their effect lasts longer.
Severely elevated body temperature can cause seizures and/or brain damage in children, if they have a fever that is greater than 104 degrees and does not respond to treatment should be addressed by a physician.
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Why does rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than water?
Rubbing alcohol has a much lower boiling point than that of water, allowing less ambient heat to cause it to evaporate. also because of its different molecules in each liquids.
Can swelling of the vulva be caused by irritation from rubbing against clothing?
It is not actually from the rubbing, but you may be reacting to the detergent or softener used for washing the underwear.
What is the most effective disinfectant in the world?
lysol Ammonia, bleach and rubbing alcohol depending on what task is at hand. Theoretically, it seems that one would be hard-pressed to find anything living -- microbial or no -- after the intense heat and radioactive bombardment of a nuclear explosion. For household purposes, bleach will be your most effective option.
Where to hide alcohol in your room and what to hide it in?
in a pair of alcohol
Can an individual send alcohol to Australia?
An individual can send alcohol to Australia. This is for as long as the alcohol's value is AUD 1,000 or less. Tax invoice will be sent to the importer of the alcohol.
What can be used to reduce the chance of an infection?
Rubbing alcohol
If an individual has an insect bite or sting what can be used to reduce the chance of infection and remove the traces of venom?
Rubbing Alcohol or an antiseptic
What can be used to reduce chance of infection by a inspect bite or sting?
rubbing alcohol
How do you reduce the chance of venom and remove traces venom?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic
If an individual has an insect bite or sting what can be used to reduce the chance of infection and reduce traces of venom?
Rubbing Alcohol
Does alcohol help with bug bites?
Yes. Dab some rubbing alcohol on mosquito bites and it will reduce the itching.
What can be used to reduce the chance of an infection with a insect bite or sting?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic.
What can be used to reduce the risk of infection and remove traces of the venom?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic
What do antipyretics do?
They reduce fevers
What can be used to reduce the chance of an infection or remove the traces of venom for an insect bite?
Rubbing alcohol or an antiseptic
Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?
Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.
