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Why Use Topical Antiseptics?

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Journal J Wound Care
Specialty Nursing
Date 2018 Feb 27
PMID 29480746
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Abstract

Not all wounds heal in a timely fashion at an expected rate. In many cases, this delay in healing occurs because an infection is present. In some cases, the infection manifests as a wound biofilm, with the wound developing a subtle form of inflammation. In such instances, topical treatment with antiseptics is warranted. This article describes when they need to be used.