Bacterial colonization of the skin after chemical depilation.
A study of the effects of preoperative skin depilation on skin microflora has been performed. Areas of skin were prepared with a chemical depilatory agent and compared with areas of unprepared skin. Preparation of skin with a chemical depilatory agent causes no increase in skin microflora, in contrast to the effects of shaving as demonstrated by earlier studies.
Jaffray
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Department of Surgery, Bangour General Hospital, Dechmont, West Lothian, UK.
King
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PM
Macleod
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Wiseman
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D006204:Hair Removal; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology*