Question 1

can i use hibiclens for scabies can it help it?

Accepted Answer

: No, it won't get rid of the parasites. Products used to treat scabies are called scabicides because they kill scabies mites; some also kill mite eggs. Scabicides used to treat human scabies are available only with a doctor’s prescription. Good luck.

Question 2

we moved into an infested apt. 8 yr's. ago.  we have scabies, head lice, body lice...i've tried everything and more.  my hair is long.  will hibiclens work?

Accepted Answer

: It might. You need a thorough disinfection of your bedding mattress and all clothes. Also see tour MD for scabies.

Question 3

why is hibiclens tinted red?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer: Contact the people who make this to get the accurate response, but it is probably to distinguish it from other materials in your cabinet so that it does not get misused.  It contains Chlorhexidine and is an antiseptic provided in different carriers.

Question 4

does hibiclens say not to use on genitals?

Accepted Answer

Irritating: Hebiclens is a strong anti-bacterial soap.  The stronger the soap the more likely to cause chemical injury to sensitive skin.

Question 5

can hibiclens cause a burn when used on the face?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Burn, not likely, but it can certainly be irritating for some. Usually patients told to use on neck down.

Question 6

hi. i got a lot itching in my scalp can i use hibiclens ?

Accepted Answer

No.: just use Head &amp; Shoulder, Selsun Blue/Gold, T/Gel or T/Sal shampoo, or Nizoral (ketoconazole) Shampoo.
You might have Seborrheic Dermatitis.

Question 7

q on hygiene--is hibiclens or iodine better for bad vulvitis?

Accepted Answer

Neither: These are both almost the same thing.  Won't treat chronic vulvitis though.  That usually takes a topical steroid.

Question 8

why is hibiclens not ok to use to clean my wound from having my infected abcess lanced?

Accepted Answer

Abcess: Draining an Abcess is usually curative. Using hibicleans after lancing will possibly kill off your natural microbes which help prevent infection by bad microbes

Question 9

does hibiclens have to be rinsed off?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Like any soap you use you have to rince off the hibiclens after you wash with it.

Question 10

can i use hibiclens on a bad turf burn?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Should only need the 'turf' removed once, rinse off the Hibiclenz well. If "oozy" or in an area that will get agitated by clothes or movement (knees/elbows/etc.) then you may want to cover it with a sterile piece of gauze (4x4, non-stick dressing or similar) after putting a topical antibiotic (like triple antibiotic sold over the counter) on the wound, but do let the area get some air.

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Can i use hibiclens for scabies can it help it?

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We moved into an infested apt. 8 yr's. ago. we have scabies, head lice, body lice...i've tried everything and more. my hair is long. will hibiclens work?

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Why is hibiclens tinted red?

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Does hibiclens say not to use on genitals?

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Can hibiclens cause a burn when used on the face?

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Hi. i got a lot itching in my scalp can i use hibiclens ?

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Q on hygiene--is hibiclens or iodine better for bad vulvitis?

A member asked:

Why is hibiclens not ok to use to clean my wound from having my infected abcess lanced?

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Does hibiclens have to be rinsed off?

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Can i use hibiclens on a bad turf burn?

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