Can rubbing alcohol break a fever?

I understand how desperate you feel when a fever won't go down and you just want to do anything to help. But please, never use rubbing alcohol for this; my neighbor tried it on her child and it ended in a scary emergency because of the fumes. It is so hard to watch them suffer, but normal tap water sponging is much safer.

I almost tried this once when my son's temperature hit 103 and I panicked. Thankfully, my doctor friend stopped me and explained that it is a very dangerous old myth. Standard paracetamol and normal wet cloth sponging on the forehead are completely normal and safe ways to bring the temperature down.

Bro, never use rubbing alcohol for a fever. My dadi wanted to try it once but my dad stopped her immediately because the skin can absorb it and make you super sick. Just take regular paracetamol or do normal cold water strips on the head, that's it.

Absolutely not. Using rubbing alcohol on the skin can cause it to cool down too rapidly, leading to shivering which actually increases the internal body temperature. Moreover, inhaling the alcohol vapors is extremely dangerous, so please stick to lukewarm water sponging instead.

I get so anxious whenever my family gets a fever and I search everything online, but please don't use rubbing alcohol! I read that it can cause alcohol poisoning because it gets absorbed through the skin pores. It is much safer to just use a clean cloth dipped in regular tap water and call your doctor.

My thyroid issues make my body temperature fluctuate, so I am very cautious about managing fevers. Rubbing alcohol is dangerous and should never be used to cool the body. If you or your family member has a persistent fever, it is a sign of infection and you must follow up with a doctor for proper tests.