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Antibacterial soap good for skin infections?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not: Antibiotic soap can prevent infections, but it's unlikely to treat them once they happen.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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