Antiseptics: Uses, Types, and Safety — DermNet Mucous membrane disinfection — antiseptic irrigations may be instilled into the bladder, urethra, or vagina to cleanse the cavity prior to a medical procedure such as catheterisation Preventing and treating infected skin — antiseptics can be used to clean contaminated cuts, wounds, abrasions, burns, and bites, including in some skin
Wound cleansers - DermNet Older guidelines have discouraged the use of conventional antiseptic solutions as these impair wound healing, reduce wound strength, and increase the rate of infection In contrast, newer broad-spectrum antimicrobial cleansing products can reduce microorganism colonisation and infection rates, and some of them promote wound healing They can be
Boils (furunculosis) - DermNet Antiseptic or antibiotic ointment or gel to apply to the inside of the nostrils Wipe the entire skin surface daily for a week with 70% isopropyl alcohol in water (this will make the skin dry) Apply a topical antiseptic such as povidone iodine or chlorhexidine cream to the boils and cover with a square of gauze
Antibacterial soap - DermNet In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned 19 antibacterial active ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, used in over-the-counter antiseptic wash products outside the healthcare environment This is due to concerns related to long-term safety and lack of efficacy
Hydrogen peroxide - DermNet Antiseptic, topical acne treatment 1-5% hydrogen peroxide is frequently used to clean cuts, scrapes, and other minor injuries Although it effectively kills organisms in the laboratory, there is little evidence that it is effective in reducing bacterial counts in actual wounds
Gentian violet - DermNet Gentian violet is an antiseptic dye that has been in use since 1890 The name is due to its colour — it is not made from gentian or violet flowers Gentian violet has antifungal and some antibacterial activity and has traditionally been used as a topical treatment for a variety of dermatological conditions
Topical antifungal medications - DermNet There are many antiseptic and antifungal preparations to control nail fold infections They should be applied two or three times daily for several months Clotrimazole solution; Econazole solution; Miconazole; Sulfacetamide 15% in spirit; Preparations for nail plate infections
Bleach Baths: Use, Instruction, and Side Effects — DermNet Chlorhexidine solution as a bath or shower antiseptic cleanser; General hygiene and wound care What is a bleach bath? Bleach baths are dilutions of household bleach with water in a bath The concentration of chlorine is similar to that of a swimming pool It has antimicrobial action
Bacterial Folliculitis - DermNet Antiseptic cleansers (eg, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, triclosan) Incision and drainage of fluctuant lesions and abscesses; Topical antibiotics such as erythromycin, clindamycin, mupirocin and fusidic acid To reduce bacterial resistance, these should be applied for courses of no more than one week
Potassium Permanganate: Uses, Preparation, and Images - DermNet Potassium permanganate (Condy's cyrstals) is an oxidising agent with disinfectant, deodorising, and astringent properties It can help dry out wet, exudative dermatoses such as weeping eczema, impetignised eczema and blistering skin coniditions