Skin Hygiene Commonly Used Antiseptic Agents Alcohol Iodophor Chlorhexidine Advantage Broad Spectrum; Superior reduction in bacterial counts; Rapid Onset Broad Spectrum Residual activity ~ 6 hrs Disadvantage Little residual activity; Water-based solutions can irritate skin Slow onset; Can irritate skin Narrow spectrum In all, the following recommendations should be observed – use antiseptic solutions to […]