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Am i allowed to use an antibacterial liquid hand soap with benzalkonium chloride on a previous groin catheter wound (2 weeks old) when i wash daily? the tiny thread from an angioseal is sticking out. just wondering if using that soap is beneficial?

Q: am i allowed to use an antibacterial liquid hand soap with benzalkonium chloride on a previous groin catheter wound (2 weeks old) when i wash daily? the tiny thread from an angioseal is sticking out. just wondering if using that soap is beneficial?

: I am not sure it it makes any difference but you can use it.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I am not sure it it makes any difference but you can use it.

Answered 8/3/2022

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A member asked:

Am i allowed to use an antibacterial liquid hand soap with benzalkonium chloride on a previous groin catheter wound (2 weeks old) when i wash daily? the tiny thread from an angioseal is sticking out. just wondering if using that soap is beneficial?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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