Antiseptics: Uses, Types, and Safety — DermNet Antiseptics are chemical agents that slow or stop the growth of micro-organisms on external body surfaces, helping prevent infections They are distinguishable from antibiotics and disinfectants
Gentian violet - DermNet What is gentian violet? 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 However, there is little clinical trial evidence to support
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 Antibacterial soap, Disinfectant soap, Germicidal soap, Antiseptic soap, Antimicrobial soap Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
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
Topical treatment for acne - DermNet Introduction Topical treatment for acne is available as washes, solutions, lotions, gels and creams They may have a single or multiple active ingredients There are numerous products available in supermarkets and pharmacies Some require a doctor's prescription Active ingredients may have one or more of the following properties Antibiotics and antiseptics to reduce counts of *Cutibacterium
Bleach Baths: Use, Instruction, and Side Effects — DermNet Bleach baths are recommended in patients with frequent skin infections and has been reported to reduce the severity to atopic dermatitis For infections, mix 2 mL of 2 2% household bleach for every 1 litre of water
Topical silver therapy - DermNet How does topical silver therapy work? Silver, in its ion form Ag+, has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial antiseptic effect It is thought to bind to bacterial cell walls and or interfere with cell division and DNA replication What skin conditions respond to topical silver therapy? Topical silver therapy can be used on acute thermal burns, other contaminated or infected wounds and chronic
Hydrogen peroxide - DermNet Background Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach and an oxidising agent, which means that when applied to tissues, oxygen is released It is active against a wide variety of microorganisms There are no known disease-causing bacteria or fungi that develop resistance to hydrogen peroxide Uses of hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide at low concentrations has a variety of medicinal and domestic uses At
Hairy tongue - DermNet What causes hairy tongue? Hairy tongue is due to defective shedding of surface cells Abnormal filiform papillae prevent normal cleaning and debridement of the tongue, hence debris accumulates Bacteria and yeasts then overgrow and make porphyrins (deeply coloured organic compounds), which may contribute to the discolouration [5] How is hairy tongue diagnosed? Hairy tongue is a clinical