title: Factors to consider when selecting skin cleansing products.
abstract: The number of commercially marketed skin cleansing agents continues to grow, providing clinicians with an increasingly large variety of products from which to choose. This variety may lead to confusion about which product to choose, particularly for persons without expertise in the area of skin care. This article reviews common types of skin cleansers, their formulation, ingredients, skin compatibility, pH, and related infection control issues.
authors.affiliation: Vencor Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Nix
mesh_terms: D003902:Detergents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012915:Soaps / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003902:Detergents; D004202:Disinfectants; D012915:Soaps; D013501:Surface-Active Agents