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(also known as Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Peridex)
Chlorhexidine belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is used to clean the skin after an injury or before surgery. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin .
Common Brand Names:
Betasept
Biopatch w/Chlorhexidine Gluconate
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More Information About Hibiclens
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| MRSA | 36 |
78% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (37
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Hibiclens Reviews
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Head to toe, head to toe... over and over.
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I feel cleaner
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I use it daily for handwashing,etc.
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Currently using
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just starting it.
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Using if for showers about once a week.
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Best skin treatment was Manuka Honey from New Zealand Tea Tree flowers and
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not too drying
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came back
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Did not work.
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Using constantly
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Has helped rashes and cuts heal faster.
Somewhat Helpful
DO NOT USE THIS EVERYDAY! It will dry out your skin BIG time! READ the directions well!
Too Soon To Tell
I just started showering with Hibiclens, on Tuesday. My surgeon, hopes this regimine, along with 30 days, of doxycycline, will stop the "cycle effect", of getting better, then becoming reinfected, a couple weeks later.
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mouth ulcer
Hi ... I cant give you any more advise. but I can tell you I had them all thu tx, and afterwards too.I gargled non stop , and then I bought this stuff... [More] -
Gums falling off???
Same problem here. There's a mouth rinse called Peridex that you can only get from your dentist that works wonders for the gums. Regular use will help... [More] -
outraged about mrsa
I copied this post from AUGUST 2006 so you can see my info more than a year ago... Community aquired MRSA is clearly on the rise...any MRSA infecti... [More] -
Hibiclens
I have heard a numerous amount of you talk about the hibiclens showers. I am finally getting over my case of MRSA and I would like to start using thi... [More] -
Community aquired MRSA....
I feel ike Ive opened a can of worms so I wanted to jump back in the discussion. Community aquired MRSA is clearly on the rise...any MRSA infection ac... [More]
