I am an “Old Girl RN” & we used Hibiclens 30-35 years ago as handwash in most of the ICU’s I worked in back in the 1980’s & early 1990’s. It was the only one that didn’t eventually start irritating or causing rashes to my hands but was very drying. That was one reason the hospitals changed over to more lotion-based handwashes. Also a cost factor, I’m sure. I used it for 3 days as a preventative measure before both my shoulder surgeries because my mother had FIVE surgeries and THREE joints placed into one hip before they got first the staph aureus and then MRSA under control--that was enough incentive for me!! She did use skin preps the hospital provided but I always wished she’d used hibiclens instead. I had my cousin use it -after patch testing for any reaction a couple weeks before his operation, of course- and he did well with it. He was desperate to avoid what my mother went through with her replacements. Sometimes a little prevention really is worth a pound of a dreadful cure!! Thanks for this video, Doc.
Implants are really vulnerable to biofilms and staph. I used it before my lung biopsy too even though they just wanted me to use Dial. I'm not risking it.
I use PanOxyl 4% on face 3 times a week and 10% on back and chest 4 nights a week. My acne has been negligible, one breakout in almost 14 months. I will never be without it!
I had hidradenitis suppurativa under my arms and this was recommended by my doctor. Definitely helped. I'll still use it ocassionally just to keep HS from happening again. It was so painful and unfortunately left permanent skin damage.
I had hidradenitis suppurativa in my armpits, too. Had to have excisions and all. Fortunately it's under control now, haven't had an incident in a couple of years. 🎉
Used this before and after 3 major surgeries last year, with 8 drains total, to prevent infection. It worked! I didn't have any infections or irritation from the product itself. Great video!
I used it for my hidradenitis suppurativa and haven't had an issue for over a year! Prior, I had to have surgical excisions! This was such an easy fix for my axillary HS! 🎉
I have to use Hibaclens on my Vasculitis and eczema. It works wonders! When active my Vasculitis is prone to infections and this keeps it at bay until it heals. Using Smart spray works as well.
I think it may make BO worse at first for me, I will keep using it banking on it eventually working for me like how it worked for everyone else because I am very very smelly and it would be a good thing if even some of that smellyness were eliminated ideally within the next few months
I have been showering with this for years. Her instructions are perfect, never above the neck or pubic area. I wash my feet with Hibiclens after a long hike.
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
My husband went to a infectious disease doctor last week, he has him using this on his face. Actually told him to use it on his whole body, let it sit for five minutes then rinse. He did tell him to keep it away from the eyes. None of these warnings about eye or ear damage. He has something on his chin that keeps coming back every time he runs out of antibiotics. So he has him using this and like five other different things.
I use to have pretty bad armpit odor, I would use this and the cerve SA bar soap and it did wonders of eliminating humiliating b.o....also after getting my allergy shots, I noticed a lot of b.o and hilatosis has depleted as well. Just throwing out my experience.
During wrestling season my son's eczema flares massively, because of the anti-bacterial soap they have to use to prevent stuff like ringworm. Bleach baths saved him! He was dealing with lots of staff on his legs from consistent itching.
I had recurrent mrsa from a colonized partner and hibiclens was recommended by an infectious disease specialist. I still use it in the body folds to help prevent infection from intertrigo issues.
@@Dragonfly_magictarotyou can search more info & photos online. MRSA is highly contagious & my household somehow got infected years ago. It was a real pain & recurrence used to happen every few months. But happy to say, after we finally found out what it was + proper medical treatment & adjustments/changes to hygiene practices & over a couple decades now we no longer experience recurrence or flare ups.
Forgot to add that I do not apply with a wash cloth because it stains them. I apply it once or twice a week in the areas mentioned here but I apply it by hand before I get in the shower so it has some time to work and then rinse in the shower. I alternate the Panoxyl with the same routine. This works well for me.
Haven’t even watched this yet but I swear by this product for HS. I have been dealing with this off and on for over 40 years. Dr Dray’s video on HS mentioned this and Panoxyl. I immediately started switching between the two and I have the best control since before my teens. Love this. Will never be without either of them again. Underarms, groin and under my breasts. Thank you so much for the knowledge bomb!❤❤
Hi, I'm struggling with HS that's getting worse and worse, especially in my groin and chest areas. Could I ask how you use the hibiclens and panoxyl? How do you apply it? How often do you use them per week? How long do you leave them on? Is it safe to apply to your groin area? Thanks!
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
Better to cut dwn on sugar and dairy ,have spearmint tea daily i wasreading mostly its related toharmones disturbance and low immunity , pcos . Try to hve gingershots fr a week and use panoxyl 4%or 10% wash use on yr chest area , and hibiclens use mostly like 4,5days in a week .i hve also hs. @@iamsotiredofliving
I just had a Laparoscopy 2 months ago and my instructions from the hospital was to wash myself with this the day before my surgery and to only use this to wash myself every time I showered. This as the first time I ever heard of this product. Seeing this is very interesting and now it all makes sense. Thank you!
Dr. Dray slays me with her dry sense of humor "Dentist use it a lot, it's used for a variety of dental issues, which we aren't going to get into today because I'm not a Dentist, I'm a Dermatologists." 😂I'm over here cry laughing. Dr. Dray is on my 2023 Bingo card as "the world's newly discovered natural wonder". She must be protected at any cost.
Being a professional dog and cat groomer, I received a very nasty cat bite on my wrist. I had some of this at home and washed my wrist with it when I arrived home. I believe it helped. ❤
There was a forerunner to this product that I used as a child. I believe it was phisoderm. It was in a green bottle. I had to use it as a child for impetigo and other infections, as I was rambunctious and a tomboy with frequent injuries. I keep this in my shower for occasional stubborn yeast problems in my skin folds, especially in the summer. And it is always given to me to wash before surgery. Thanks for the review!
I remember Phisoderm in the green bottle! I used it also. It also came as a cleansing bar, that I used to wash my face. Very popular in its time. There was also a product called Phisohex, which was similar to hibiclens, but different ingredients. It was later pulled off the market due to concerns over its main ingredient.
Two commercial preparations using hexachlorophene, pHisoDerm and pHisoHex, were widely used as antibacterial skin cleansers in the treatment of acne, (with pHisoDerm developed for those allergic to the active ingredients in pHisoHex). During the 1960s, both were available over the counter in the US. After the ban, pHisoDerm was reformulated without hexachlorophene, and continued to be sold over-the-counter, while pHisoHex, (which contained 3% hexachlorophene - 3 times the legal limit imposed in 1972),[7] became available as a prescription body wash.
There was a phisohex in a green bottle before that, the 1970s maybe? I was a kid and my adult sister was a nurse and used it, but it was taken off the market I think (?)
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet I'm not sure. But it is what the dr told my mom to use on me with the impetigo. Now the hospital gives me the hibiclense or something similar before surgery.
I developed the worst chest acne ever. I tried every ointment and antibiotic my dermatologists prescribed. Finally my current dermatologist recommended me Hibiclens and my acne dissapeared. I still keep a bottle for the occasional back breakout.
@@tellbellOG I had some relief from the pain, redness and itching in the first week. The 2nd week I noticed I wasn't getting any more breakouts and the acne started disappearing. I made a video about it if you want to check it out.
Love Hibiclens! My major use of it is in warm weather when I sweat more, I like that skin-clearing element. Gets rid of and can prevent body acne big time!
How did your doctors find out that it was HS? How do they treat it? What test do They do? How do you work when you get boils? Doesn’t this disrupt your life? Or how do you get it under control. I’m Scared I might have this. Sorry for the intrusive questions but I don’t have any1 to Talk To.
@dragonflymagictarot1180 I actually did the research on HS. I then called a few different dermatologist in my area and asked "does this doc treat HS?" "Has this doc treated people with HS before?" Luckily for me I had a boil when I went in to see my derm. She gave me drysol to dry the boils up and mucperin an antibiotic ointment to keep it from getting infected. I then joined HS Facebook pages. They are so helpful!!! You are not alone in this!
@@sarahcarnithan6771 the honey is called Manuka Honey (10 UMF / MGO 263) - Raw Wild and Unpasteurized And my friend also recommended Zinc 50MG (for immune health )
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
Happy Thursday Dr Dray and everyone ! Interesting video . Yes ! my husband had surgery in November and was told to wash the night before and morning of surgery . have a fabulous day . Love to mom and Tybee xoxoxo
I really like the RiteAid brand because it's not bright red and lathers more like a body wash. A lot of things will inactivate the chlorhexidine, and applying bleach cleaners to surfaces that frequently come in contact with chlorhexidine can cause permanent brownish stains.
If you are regularly using hibiclens hands you need to buy the larger bottle of hibiclens that has the pump top that dispenses it as foam. It is so much easier to use and is a game changer for minimizing the amount the amount that is wasted when you are using it. With the bottles that dispense it just as is in liquid form I was unintentionally using more than was necessary and half of it was not lathering very well, etc. Doesn’t happen with the foam.
I had a bone marrow transplant over the winter and I was required to shower (neck to toes) with Hibiclens once a day for the first few weeks to ensure that all bacteria was killed.
@@Anukii the genitals are included in that definition as well. Hibiclens instructions specifically state to avoid using the solution in the genital area.
Chlorhexidine (Walgreens brand) cured my persistent jock itch. I had bad flare-ups for months. I tried several home remedies and OTC products and the itch would still persist. It took about 5 days to finally eliminate to where I don't even have to put on anti-fungal cream. I haven't had a need to scratch at all. After 7 days I will back off to using it once per week just to make sure whatever I had doesn't come back. I was also getting a slight itch under my armpit. So I washed with CHG one time and the itch is gone. There was a small study done on CHG's effect on the groin. It eliminated 99% of all bacteria within 30 min of application. Also, people use it as an oral rinse too. I feel it is generally very safe. This stuff is a lifesaver.
@@timothyh1965 Use store brand Walgreens hibiclens (chlorhexidine Gluconate - CHG). I also buy store-brand anti-dandruff shampoo in both white and blue bottles. I make a big lather with all at the same time. Leave on for a minute or two then rinse. I only use anti-fungal and hydrocortisone cream if I get the occasional flare up which is a lot less severe and starting to be a rare occurrence.
Chlorhexidine hmm Interesting we use it here in Greece often in hospitals and of course its antiseptic brother povidone iodine (mostly in surgery aka betadine med.l.soap. 7,5 %). I honestly don't know myself if i these antiseptic agents work on feet and toe nail fungus 😅 probably no (my guess 😅). But Doctor Andrea is right these boys are more specific purposes and should not be misused. Skin issues like folliculitis and hidradenitis suppurativa are some examples given by Doctor Andrea. Please don't scorn the classic old friend "soap" because with water you can get rid of the harmful bacteria on your skin and the the beneficial ones untouched😊❤. Just put a little more faith and you all got this. Stay well❤.
I’ve suffered for 50 years with HS. Hibiclens *can* help, however my skin is so sensitive that the balance of good bacteria was destroyed and using Hibiclens made me get a yeast infection under my breasts.
Oh no, that's awful. That's something that's already a struggle for larger chests as well without the use of hibiclens. So I guess it's not safe to use there?
Yep. It’s incredibly strong, and just about stripped my hide off. I had to use it on my hip/lower back... Can’t imagine I’d have any skin barrier at all if I’d had to use it on my *face* ugh! I understand why people use it and why it’s helpful but for me? It’s AWFUL
Told to use it after surgery on incisions. I also use it to wash my hands before I put the botanical serum my plastic surgeon's esthetician gave me to put on where she did Morpheus8. Had colonoscopy yesterday. Used it to wash nether regions in bidet during the prep (only threw up 3 times), which made me feel so gross around butt, and for shower after prep and after procedure. Using arnica gel on hematoma where the colonoscopy nurse tried to insert iv. She said she hit a valve and had to stop. Success in inner elbow. Said they don't like it there cus they roll you over, for the endoscopy (have hiatal hernia). Hate the prep, but gotta do it. Had uncle die from colon cancer. They always find and remove polyps and biopsy them. Had squamous cell carcinoma removed from arm couple of months ago,
Nothing was helping my piercing and I developed a bump on one side of my piercing. Hibiclens saved that piercing and so quickly! It’d been a year of repeated infections. If your pharmacy doesn’t carry it they can order it for you. It completely healed my piercing (naval) and never had another one.
@@fancydoll54 straight from the bottle onto a q-tip moving the piercing around to make sure it got everywhere. I think you could use it in the shower too. The directions should be on the box 👍
I’m on a long term mirco dose of accutane for my facial acne. The low dose doesn’t keep my chest acne under control (which can be difficult). Using this twice a day keeps it fully clear, I only use it on my middle chest and no where else.
It emphatically states do not use it above your neck. Yet it was given to me to wash with prior to eye surgery. I got conflicting information between doctors, nurses and from multiple sites on the internet
I thought I had keratosis pilaris. It didn't go away with exfoliating and moisturizing (Urea, lactic acid, salicylic acid). Found out I had Folliculitis. I purchased Hibiclens and used it 2x a week for 2 weeks. Tiny bumps went away.
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
I have this in my bathroom right now. I try to keep it. My sons played HS football, there was a staph outbreak in the locker room that the school "neglected" to tell parents about, tons of fun ensued. Our doctor told us about Hibiclens and I've tried to keep it on hand ever since. I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Hi Dr Dray! I was just thinking of this product! Thanks for making this video! 😊 I was wondering if you can make a video on the best moisturizers to help with sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation and rosacea? :)
You can do a search, dr dray moisturizer sensitive skin (or rosacea). She's got videos. So do other derms actually; a search like, dr sensitive skin moisturizer, would also list videos.
Can you talk about using 3% sulfur cleansing bar (palmers) for both HS and eczema? Is the 10% de la Cruz mask you showed in a previous preferred over the bar soap for these conditions?
Was recommended to me prior to surgery. I had drains for 10 days and had no infection. Your hair looks wonderful. What are your current hair products/routine?
Well i had just commented i use this for my back acne during my period. Now i will definetly try other products 😅 Thank you for educating us Dr. Dray! ❤❤
After I wash, and because I sweat a lot in these areas, I use this product on under my arms, under my breasts and under my muffin top. It works. It keeps the smell away. It's very expensive tho so I don't waste it.
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
I used to try the hibiclens and it didn't really do anything for me, other than make me feel extra clean. Didn't help with my acne or anything, it wasn't this miracle product for me like it has been for so many others.
All I remember from ER work was that Hibiclens really dried out my hands. Dr Dray, can you do a video on MB for skin treatment? Such as Bluelene? Thanks!
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Lol my dad worked for this company growing up. We always had hibiclens in the house and it significantly lowered the rate of illness in our household.
What are some cool tips or secret uses you guys have?
I am an “Old Girl RN” & we used Hibiclens 30-35 years ago as handwash in most of the ICU’s I worked in back in the 1980’s & early 1990’s. It was the only one that didn’t eventually start irritating or causing rashes to my hands but was very drying. That was one reason the hospitals changed over to more lotion-based handwashes. Also a cost factor, I’m sure. I used it for 3 days as a preventative measure before both my shoulder surgeries because my mother had FIVE surgeries and THREE joints placed into one hip before they got first the staph aureus and then MRSA under control--that was enough incentive for me!! She did use skin preps the hospital provided but I always wished she’d used hibiclens instead. I had my cousin use it -after patch testing for any reaction a couple weeks before his operation, of course- and he did well with it. He was desperate to avoid what my mother went through with her replacements. Sometimes a little prevention really is worth a pound of a dreadful cure!! Thanks for this video, Doc.
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Implants are really vulnerable to biofilms and staph. I used it before my lung biopsy too even though they just wanted me to use Dial. I'm not risking it.
I use this as a final step in the shower I put it under the arm pits and groin area during every shower for other 10 years now.
I use PanOxyl 4% on face 3 times a week and 10% on back and chest 4 nights a week. My acne has been negligible, one breakout in almost 14 months. I will never be without it!
How do you use it on your back?
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What does that have to do with the video ?
@@JamesSmithTexasPanOxyl is the name brand for Benzoyl Peroxide which she mentions in the video a couple of times.
I had hidradenitis suppurativa under my arms and this was recommended by my doctor. Definitely helped. I'll still use it ocassionally just to keep HS from happening again. It was so painful and unfortunately left permanent skin damage.
My partner was just recommended Hibiclens for his HS by his derm so I’m hopeful that it’ll help with the painful stuff
I had hidradenitis suppurativa in my armpits, too. Had to have excisions and all. Fortunately it's under control now, haven't had an incident in a couple of years. 🎉
I use it for HS also
I used it for years for HS. it helped but burned my underarms. I recently changed to a natural soap with activated charcoal which works better for me!
wash it or not ?\
Used this before and after 3 major surgeries last year, with 8 drains total, to prevent infection. It worked! I didn't have any infections or irritation from the product itself. Great video!
At the height of my acne, I used it as a face wash out of desperation and it definitely helped.
We use this everyday in the theatre as our surgical hand scrub. Been doing it for 40 yrs. Nothing “bad” happened to us
I used it for my hidradenitis suppurativa and haven't had an issue for over a year! Prior, I had to have surgical excisions! This was such an easy fix for my axillary HS! 🎉
Any other treatment in addition to using the Hibiclens? My derm wants me to take doxycycline everyday which I don’t want to do
I use Dove Antibacterial bodywash. I'm only able to get it through Amazon. White and creamy very hydrating
I too suffer from.HS.
Me also!
@@CynthiaB82so how was the experience after using dove antibacterial
Can you please tell what to use
Never heard of Hibiclens. But I love dr Dray and listen and learn.
I used hibiclens pre-op when I showered, and post-op for both my rny and cholecystectomy. Worked great!
I have to use Hibaclens on my Vasculitis and eczema. It works wonders! When active my Vasculitis is prone to infections and this keeps it at bay until it heals. Using Smart spray works as well.
I had terrible acne on my back when I was younger and hibiclens is the only thing that cleared it up. I still used it occasionally in the summer.
Good Morning Dr. Dray🌷and to everyone watching. Have a wonderful day!
Happy Thursday
@@DrDrayzday same to you😊
I'm so grateful you suggested this a while ago as an underarm wash, it definitely eliminates odor!
I think I have hs between my legs, also I get really bad underarm odor most of the time, how can I use it?
@@selenaalonso3823
🥴 what is "hs"?
I think it may make BO worse at first for me, I will keep using it banking on it eventually working for me like how it worked for everyone else because I am very very smelly and it would be a good thing if even some of that smellyness were eliminated ideally within the next few months
You know?
@@AncientArmo3y so how has it worked?
I have been showering with this for years. Her instructions are perfect, never above the neck or pubic area. I wash my feet with Hibiclens after a long hike.
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
My husband went to a infectious disease doctor last week, he has him using this on his face. Actually told him to use it on his whole body, let it sit for five minutes then rinse. He did tell him to keep it away from the eyes. None of these warnings about eye or ear damage. He has something on his chin that keeps coming back every time he runs out of antibiotics. So he has him using this and like five other different things.
Hibiclens has been fantastic for folliculitis.
Could you please tell me how long it took for you to see results for folliculitis with hibiclens?
Yes please 🙏🏼 tell us
I LOVE Hibiclens. I use it daily !
👍🏼👍🏼
I 🩷 Hibiclens! The smell takes me back to working in well-baby nursery and NICU👶🏼. We had gallons of it.
I use to have pretty bad armpit odor, I would use this and the cerve SA bar soap and it did wonders of eliminating humiliating b.o....also after getting my allergy shots, I noticed a lot of b.o and hilatosis has depleted as well. Just throwing out my experience.
During wrestling season my son's eczema flares massively, because of the anti-bacterial soap they have to use to prevent stuff like ringworm. Bleach baths saved him! He was dealing with lots of staff on his legs from consistent itching.
Unrelated but Dr Dray, whatever you used on your lips in this video is GORGEOUS
I had recurrent mrsa from a colonized partner and hibiclens was recommended by an infectious disease specialist. I still use it in the body folds to help prevent infection from intertrigo issues.
Question, how do we know if our partner has it? Can we test them ?
@@Dragonfly_magictarotyou can search more info & photos online. MRSA is highly contagious & my household somehow got infected years ago. It was a real pain & recurrence used to happen every few months. But happy to say, after we finally found out what it was + proper medical treatment & adjustments/changes to hygiene practices & over a couple decades now we no longer experience recurrence or flare ups.
I've never even heard of this product, thank you for enlightening me, Dr.Dray!!🥰
Same 👆
Forgot to add that I do not apply with a wash cloth because it stains them. I apply it once or twice a week in the areas mentioned here but I apply it by hand before I get in the shower so it has some time to work and then rinse in the shower. I alternate the Panoxyl with the same routine. This works well for me.
Haven’t even watched this yet but I swear by this product for HS. I have been dealing with this off and on for over 40 years. Dr Dray’s video on HS mentioned this and Panoxyl. I immediately started switching between the two and I have the best control since before my teens. Love this. Will never be without either of them again. Underarms, groin and under my breasts. Thank you so much for the knowledge bomb!❤❤
Hi, I'm struggling with HS that's getting worse and worse, especially in my groin and chest areas. Could I ask how you use the hibiclens and panoxyl? How do you apply it? How often do you use them per week? How long do you leave them on? Is it safe to apply to your groin area? Thanks!
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
Better to cut dwn on sugar and dairy ,have spearmint tea daily i wasreading mostly its related toharmones disturbance and low immunity , pcos . Try to hve gingershots fr a week and use panoxyl 4%or 10% wash use on yr chest area , and hibiclens use mostly like 4,5days in a week .i hve also hs. @@iamsotiredofliving
I just had a Laparoscopy 2 months ago and my instructions from the hospital was to wash myself with this the day before my surgery and to only use this to wash myself every time I showered. This as the first time I ever heard of this product. Seeing this is very interesting and now it all makes sense. Thank you!
From head to toe I mean literally the back the butt
I’ve only used Hibiclens from when I had my surgery. And I still have a lot left so I’m gonna use it in other ways too now!
I use chlorhexidine for my dog. Works great for dogs with skin issues.
Dr. Dray slays me with her dry sense of humor "Dentist use it a lot, it's used for a variety of dental issues, which we aren't going to get into today because I'm not a Dentist, I'm a Dermatologists." 😂I'm over here cry laughing. Dr. Dray is on my 2023 Bingo card as "the world's newly discovered natural wonder". She must be protected at any cost.
SO TRUE! I LOVE HER
You're overreacting, yikes.
Being a professional dog and cat groomer, I received a very nasty cat bite on my wrist. I had some of this at home and washed my wrist with it when I arrived home. I believe it helped. ❤
It's the same antiseptic ingredient used in hospitals
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet Yes, but they were deep puncture wounds. So wasn't sure if I should even use it.
@@jillwiegand4257I just get myself to my doctor for antibiotic
There was a forerunner to this product that I used as a child. I believe it was phisoderm. It was in a green bottle. I had to use it as a child for impetigo and other infections, as I was rambunctious and a tomboy with frequent injuries. I keep this in my shower for occasional stubborn yeast problems in my skin folds, especially in the summer. And it is always given to me to wash before surgery. Thanks for the review!
Did it also have the antibacterial used in hospitals? That's what sets hibiclens apart
I remember Phisoderm in the green bottle! I used it also. It also came as a cleansing bar, that I used to wash my face. Very popular in its time. There was also a product called Phisohex, which was similar to hibiclens, but different ingredients. It was later pulled off the market due to concerns over its main ingredient.
Two commercial preparations using hexachlorophene, pHisoDerm and pHisoHex, were widely used as antibacterial skin cleansers in the treatment of acne, (with pHisoDerm developed for those allergic to the active ingredients in pHisoHex). During the 1960s, both were available over the counter in the US. After the ban, pHisoDerm was reformulated without hexachlorophene, and continued to be sold over-the-counter, while pHisoHex, (which contained 3% hexachlorophene - 3 times the legal limit imposed in 1972),[7] became available as a prescription body wash.
There was a phisohex in a green bottle before that, the 1970s maybe? I was a kid and my adult sister was a nurse and used it, but it was taken off the market I think (?)
@@ASMRyouVEGANyet I'm not sure. But it is what the dr told my mom to use on me with the impetigo. Now the hospital gives me the hibiclense or something similar before surgery.
I developed the worst chest acne ever. I tried every ointment and antibiotic my dermatologists prescribed. Finally my current dermatologist recommended me Hibiclens and my acne dissapeared. I still keep a bottle for the occasional back breakout.
Huh.... I may try this for my own backne/chestne flare ups. Thanks for posting your experience! 💜
How long did it take? I started getting chest, back acne when I haven't in a while and folliculitis too
@@tellbellOG I had some relief from the pain, redness and itching in the first week. The 2nd week I noticed I wasn't getting any more breakouts and the acne started disappearing. I made a video about it if you want to check it out.
Do you still use it now can you use it consistently ?
@@MMAdiehardfan I still use it but only as needed. Mostly during summer if I notice any breakouts.
Love Hibiclens! My major use of it is in warm weather when I sweat more, I like that skin-clearing element. Gets rid of and can prevent body acne big time!
I use it for my HS. I live in SW Florida. So in the humid months I use this in my pits, underboob, and groin area where I've had boils.
How did your doctors find out that it was HS? How do they treat it? What test do
They do?
How do you work when you get boils? Doesn’t this disrupt your life? Or how do you get it under control.
I’m
Scared I might have this. Sorry for the intrusive questions but I don’t have any1 to
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To.
@dragonflymagictarot1180 I actually did the research on HS. I then called a few different dermatologist in my area and asked "does this doc treat HS?" "Has this doc treated people with HS before?" Luckily for me I had a boil when I went in to see my derm. She gave me drysol to dry the boils up and mucperin an antibiotic ointment to keep it from getting infected. I then joined HS Facebook pages. They are so helpful!!! You are not alone in this!
@@sarahcarnithan6771 the honey is called Manuka Honey (10 UMF / MGO 263) - Raw Wild and Unpasteurized
And my friend also recommended Zinc 50MG (for immune health )
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
I love Hibiclens! It works on body acne!
Used this for years in underarm area it helps for underarm area. Also for Hydrenitis occaisional flare up. Not used daily.
Happy Thursday Dr Dray and everyone ! Interesting video . Yes ! my husband had surgery in November and was told to wash the night before and morning of surgery . have a fabulous day . Love to mom and Tybee xoxoxo
Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜….
Happy Thursday
@@DrDrayzday enjoy xoxoxo
@@whitneybrown4067 Enjoy your day friend xoxoxo
Hi Mary Ann! Happy Thursday!! I hope you had a fabulous day my friend. 💕
I love hibiclens and I’ve kept it in the house for years.
I really like the RiteAid brand because it's not bright red and lathers more like a body wash. A lot of things will inactivate the chlorhexidine, and applying bleach cleaners to surfaces that frequently come in contact with chlorhexidine can cause permanent brownish stains.
If you are regularly using hibiclens hands you need to buy the larger bottle of hibiclens that has the pump top that dispenses it as foam. It is so much easier to use and is a game changer for minimizing the amount the amount that is wasted when you are using it. With the bottles that dispense it just as is in liquid form I was unintentionally using more than was necessary and half of it was not lathering very well, etc. Doesn’t happen with the foam.
I had a bone marrow transplant over the winter and I was required to shower (neck to toes) with Hibiclens once a day for the first few weeks to ensure that all bacteria was killed.
I had foliculitis on my hairline and used Hibiclins to clear it up in less than a week!
My son got hot tub foliculitis from spending all day in the hot tub.
How many times a day did you use it?
@@imtherealtammygonna6216 once a day for a week
I use hibiclens nightly but only under my arms, my nether regions, my feet, belly button and behind my ears. I love this stuff.
Nether regions? Do you mean pubic area and groin?
@@noneofbusiness7739 let’s hope he doesn’t use it in public, in those areas 😂
@@robingeorgetowntx LOL. I meant pubic area. 😂
@@noneofbusiness7739 That’s what the nether regions are
@@Anukii the genitals are included in that definition as well. Hibiclens instructions specifically state to avoid using the solution in the genital area.
Chlorhexidine (Walgreens brand) cured my persistent jock itch. I had bad flare-ups for months. I tried several home remedies and OTC products and the itch would still persist. It took about 5 days to finally eliminate to where I don't even have to put on anti-fungal cream. I haven't had a need to scratch at all. After 7 days I will back off to using it once per week just to make sure whatever I had doesn't come back. I was also getting a slight itch under my armpit. So I washed with CHG one time and the itch is gone. There was a small study done on CHG's effect on the groin. It eliminated 99% of all bacteria within 30 min of application. Also, people use it as an oral rinse too. I feel it is generally very safe. This stuff is a lifesaver.
What was your routine? I am also dealing with persistent jock itch. Would really appreciate any help
@@timothyh1965 Use store brand Walgreens hibiclens (chlorhexidine Gluconate - CHG). I also buy store-brand anti-dandruff shampoo in both white and blue bottles. I make a big lather with all at the same time. Leave on for a minute or two then rinse. I only use anti-fungal and hydrocortisone cream if I get the occasional flare up which is a lot less severe and starting to be a rare occurrence.
Your hair looks amazing!
Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here happy Thursday I live for this ❤️
Happy Thursday
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067 happy Thursday Whitney 👍
Chlorhexidine hmm Interesting we use it here in Greece often in hospitals and of course its antiseptic brother povidone iodine (mostly in surgery aka betadine med.l.soap. 7,5 %). I honestly don't know myself if i these antiseptic agents work on feet and toe nail fungus 😅 probably no (my guess 😅). But Doctor Andrea is right these boys are more specific purposes and should not be misused. Skin issues like folliculitis and hidradenitis suppurativa are some examples given by Doctor Andrea. Please don't scorn the classic old friend "soap" because with water you can get rid of the harmful bacteria on your skin and the the beneficial ones untouched😊❤. Just put a little more faith and you all got this. Stay well❤.
I’ve suffered for 50 years with HS. Hibiclens *can* help, however my skin is so sensitive that the balance of good bacteria was destroyed and using Hibiclens made me get a yeast infection under my breasts.
Oh no, that's awful. That's something that's already a struggle for larger chests as well without the use of hibiclens. So I guess it's not safe to use there?
What do you do to treat your hs ?? For your groin antibiotics humira has laser hair removal helped ?
I learned the hard way after surgery, that I was highly allergic to hibiclens. I developed contact allergic dermatitis everywhere it was applied. 😭
Me too!!
Both my sister and I have the same reaction
Yep. It’s incredibly strong, and just about stripped my hide off. I had to use it on my hip/lower back... Can’t imagine I’d have any skin barrier at all if I’d had to use it on my *face* ugh! I understand why people use it and why it’s helpful but for me? It’s AWFUL
Good morning Dr.Dray. Does hibiclens work for Folliculitis?
Yes, it absolutely works for me!!! 💯
Told to use it after surgery on incisions. I also use it to wash my hands before I put the botanical serum my plastic surgeon's esthetician gave me to put on where she did Morpheus8. Had colonoscopy yesterday. Used it to wash nether regions in bidet during the prep (only threw up 3 times), which made me feel so gross around butt, and for shower after prep and after procedure. Using arnica gel on hematoma where the colonoscopy nurse tried to insert iv. She said she hit a valve and had to stop. Success in inner elbow. Said they don't like it there cus they roll you over, for the endoscopy (have hiatal hernia). Hate the prep, but gotta do it. Had uncle die from colon cancer. They always find and remove polyps and biopsy them. Had squamous cell carcinoma removed from arm couple of months ago,
Used it for shower in the evening and the morning before surgery. It did dry up acne I had on my body. I used 4% sponges, 1.99 cad each in Canada.
Use it by mixing it in lotion to make a thick lotion, twice a day. Use it like lotion, not showering.
Nothing was helping my piercing and I developed a bump on one side of my piercing. Hibiclens saved that piercing and so quickly! It’d been a year of repeated infections.
If your pharmacy doesn’t carry it they can order it for you. It completely healed my piercing (naval) and never had another one.
How u used it
@@fancydoll54 straight from the bottle onto a q-tip moving the piercing around to make sure it got everywhere. I think you could use it in the shower too. The directions should be on the box 👍
I’m on a long term mirco dose of accutane for my facial acne. The low dose doesn’t keep my chest acne under control (which can be difficult). Using this twice a day keeps it fully clear, I only use it on my middle chest and no where else.
What’s your dose, if I may ask? We’re about to pick up accutane for my kid for mild acne so I think it’ll be a low dose.
I have chest acne as well has your doctor told you what exactly cause chest acne ?
It emphatically states do not use it above your neck.
Yet it was given to me to wash with prior to eye surgery.
I got conflicting information between doctors, nurses and from multiple sites on the internet
It can also be used on itchy, yeasty dog paws when diluted with about up to 10 times water. ♥
I use this too for my English Bulldogs paws.
I thought I had keratosis pilaris. It didn't go away with exfoliating and moisturizing (Urea, lactic acid, salicylic acid). Found out I had Folliculitis. I purchased Hibiclens and used it 2x a week for 2 weeks. Tiny bumps went away.
This is good to hear, I started to get it on my chest and It makes me insecure hope it works for me
@@tellbellOG you got any feedback?
@@shaidelacuesta8983 it didn't work for me but the natrium glycolic acid body wash has been helping me keep everything calm
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
LOVE YOUR EYESHADOW 💜
Chlorhexidine is in a lot of pet products too
Thank you for always having a video on something I need 🥰🥰
I have this in my bathroom right now. I try to keep it. My sons played HS football, there was a staph outbreak in the locker room that the school "neglected" to tell parents about, tons of fun ensued. Our doctor told us about Hibiclens and I've tried to keep it on hand ever since. I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Did he say how to use it ? My son currently has a staph epidermis rash and taking oral antibiotics but still not going away.
@yadirachavez9912 he told us to use it to clean the area of concern. Make sure not to get in eyes or around ears.
@ thank you for replying, I’m so worried about this, never had this before.
I appreciated this video so much. You are my hero ❤
Hi Dr Dray! I was just thinking of this product! Thanks for making this video! 😊
I was wondering if you can make a video on the best moisturizers to help with sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation and rosacea? :)
You can do a search, dr dray moisturizer sensitive skin (or rosacea). She's got videos. So do other derms actually; a search like, dr sensitive skin moisturizer, would also list videos.
I used this for my tattoo. So gentle and better than dial soap.
Good to know how to use it and where not to use it 👍🏻 Thank you ❤
Can you talk about using 3% sulfur cleansing bar (palmers) for both HS and eczema? Is the 10% de la Cruz mask you showed in a previous preferred over the bar soap for these conditions?
I think I stopped using this because I don’t want to destroy my skin barrier/biome. And superbugs are not great too as you said!
Happy Thursday, Dr. Dray ❤
Happy Thursday
Happy Thursday Maricel ! enjoy your day my friend xoxo
@@marizzy63 u too friend 💕🤍
@@maricelg777 🥰🥰
I learn so much from you! My skin thanks you. 💜💜💜
Thanks for watching 💙
I also use Hibiclens (the pink one) to clean and treat a stray cat's wound on the back of his right ear. He's doing much better now.
Thank you. That really helped my decision.
Was recommended to me prior to surgery. I had drains for 10 days and had no infection. Your hair looks wonderful. What are your current hair products/routine?
BO question: I use benzle wash when I shower and works well. My question is re-application mainly post water activities
Thank you for the video!🥰
Is there any hibiclens equivalent for face? thanks
I just bought some
Thanks, you make my life a lot better ❤
Well i had just commented i use this for my back acne during my period. Now i will definetly try other products 😅 Thank you for educating us Dr. Dray! ❤❤
Glad to see you again doc☺, is it ok to use paulas choice azelaic acid in the morning, and Finecea gel at night ?
She's got a number of azelaic acid videos especially in the last few months. She probably answers that in one of them.
My doctor literally put me on hibicons for my hidradenitis suppurativa
After I wash, and because I sweat a lot in these areas, I use this product on under my arms, under my breasts and under my muffin top. It works. It keeps the smell away. It's very expensive tho so I don't waste it.
I have been suffering from Tmau Odor diseases for the past few years now without having a permanently treatment. After I use the effective herbal 🌿supplement from Dr.Auchi on RUclips for one was cure permanently from Tmau odor and I no longer have bad smell symptoms anymore..❤❤❤
that's great! how long does it stay though?
@@elyza00 really up until the next day when I use it again. Even tho I wash twice per day I only use it once per day.
I love the info I get from this woman! Thank you so much!
I love it! I keep a bottle on hand at home.
What about Hibiclens vs Betadine (?) 🙄 uses, pros & cons, one vs the other ?
Is there a way to make it more absorbable by the skin?
How does it compare to benzoyl peroxide? Panoxyl has basically been magic for me for a wide range of skin complaints
I have used both and find the hibiclens to be less drying than panoxyl.
Which one is hibiclens?
chlorhexidine is a new one for me🤔 nice video!!
Thanks for watching
Want to try it. Any newer vids on summer skin irritants like sweating.
As a hidradenitis suppurativa warrior, hibiclens and I are bffs but unfortunately she and everything else I use is so drying 😭
I’m allergic to chlorhexidine so if I use this I just itch like mad and turn red
I used to try the hibiclens and it didn't really do anything for me, other than make me feel extra clean. Didn't help with my acne or anything, it wasn't this miracle product for me like it has been for so many others.
I guess im one of the few that is allergic and got a severe rash from it.🤷🏼♀️
Good morning doctor⛅️can you look into Atopalm /Derma B products when possible
there’s really no major risk of microbial resistance w/ benzoyl peroxide?
All I remember from ER work was that Hibiclens really dried out my hands. Dr Dray, can you do a video on MB for skin treatment? Such as Bluelene? Thanks!
Wow good video!! 👍
I learned im allergic to chlorhexidine at surgery prep. It gave me immediate hives
My vet even recommended it for a small cut on my cat's belly. I'd never heard of it before that.