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Boils, carbuncles, folliculitis, paronychia and staphylococcal whitlow - Management
Detergent-based antiseptics
Age from 1 year onwards
Hibiscrub 4% solution
Use to wash the affected area once a day. Use either as a soap substitute or added to the bath water.
Supply 250 ml.
Hydrex 4% Surgical Scrub
Use to wash the affected area once a day. Use either as a soap substitute or added to the bath water.
Supply 250 ml.
Aquasept 2% skin cleanser
Use to wash the affected area once a day. Use either as a soap substitute or added to the bath water.
Supply 250 ml.
Ster-Zac Bath Concentrate
Ster-Zac 2% bath concentrate
Add to the bath water and use to wash the affected area once a day.
Supply 500 ml.
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