If alcohol is so effective at killing bacteria/viruses, why isn’t it used more often in medication?

Question

I got quite good answers. thanks to everyone for participating.

In: 2573

Answer 1

“So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous – whether it’s ultraviolet or just very powerful light, and I think you said that hasn’t been checked but you’re going to test it.”

“And then I said, supposing you brought the light inside of the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. And I think you said you’re going to test that too. Sounds interesting.”