Can I use Octenisan everyday?

How do I use the antiseptic washes? You or your healthcare worker, who helps to wash you, will be given a wash (named Octenisan). The wash should be used once daily on your body and twice weekly on your hair whilst you are in hospital.

Is Octenisan good for acne?

It’s very good for things like acne or other skin conditions where skin might be broken and germs get in. I use it to wash bad psoriasis plaques to stop the sticky plaque areas turning septic. I also use as shampoo when scalp is sore.

What is Antimicrobial Wash?

Antibacterial soaps (sometimes called antimicrobial or antiseptic soaps) contain certain chemicals not found in plain soaps. Those ingredients are added to many consumer products with the intent of reducing or preventing bacterial infection.

How long can you use Octenisan?

Therefore, we advise that as a precaution, try to reduce and possibly remove the MRSA bacteria from your body. This is called decolonisation therapy. It involves using a body wash (Octenisan) and a nasal gel (Octenisan) for 5 consecutive days.

Can I wash my face with Octenisan?

Apply the Octenisan/Aquasept body wash to your skin using a clean flannel. Start at the face and work downwards, paying particular attention to the nose, armpits and groin. Leave on for 3 minutes and rinse off.

Can you use Octenisan on your face?

Is Octenisan good for psoriasis?

Are antibacterial soaps bad?

Cons of Antibacterial Soap Overuse of antibacterial products can reduce the healthy bacteria on your skin. Added chemicals to antibacterial soaps can remove natural oils, making skin drier. Using antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer can make people think they do not have to wash their hands as thoroughly or frequently.

How do you use Octenisan antimicrobial wash?

When washing patients apply octenisan(TM) wash lotion undiluted to a damp facecloth and rub evenly on the appropriate parts of the body for about 1 minute and rinse off. When showering or washing hair octenisan(TM) wash lotion should be used like commercially available products.

Is Octenisan antibacterial?

Octenisan Wash Lotion is an antimicrobial that can be used as both a hand wash against bacteria and used against a wide range of Multi-drug resistant organisms, including MRSA and can be used for people due to go into hospital for surgery.

What is Octenisan wash used for?

Octenisan/Aquasept is a gentle body wash solution that helps to reduce the amount of MRSA on your skin. It can be used by people with sensitive skin. You will need to wash your body all over once a day for 5 days with the Octenisan/Aquasept body wash.

Is Octenisan good for eczema?

In some cases, your child may require a short course of antibiotics. To prevent such skin infections, use antiseptic washes during periods of eczema flare-up. Your doctor may prescribe washes such as Octenisan, chlorhexidine, zinc washes etc. In some countries, people may use bleach baths as well.