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Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care
15 November 2021
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Potassium permanganate is a chemical product. We review the evidence for using it in wound care and highlight the risk of severe harm associated with wrong use.
Using aqueous cream as a soap substitute for skin washing
11 November 2021
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Aqueous cream is no longer recommended as an emollient, but may considered as a soap substitute. However, adverse effects are possible with any use.
Safety in Lactation: Acne and rosacea
30 October 2020
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Topical preparations for acne are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid contact of…
What issues should be considered in patients with peanut allergy requiring a medicine containing soya?
16 October 2020
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Peanut and soya belong to the same plant family, so there is concern about cross-sensitivity. This Medicines Q&A (updated April 2020) discusses the issues to…
Safety in Lactation: Tetracyclines
25 September 2020
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If other antibiotics are not appropriate, tetracycline is the preferred drug from this group. Short term use (less than 3 weeks duration) is acceptable for…
Safety in Lactation: Topical preparations for eczema and psoriasis
23 September 2020
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Topical preparations for eczema and psoriasis are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid…
Safety in Lactation: Topical corticosteroids
23 September 2020
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Topical corticosteroids are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid direct contact of the…
Safety in Lactation: Antibacterial skin preparations
23 September 2020
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Topical preparations for bacterial infections are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to avoid contact…
Safety in Lactation: Antifungal skin preparations
21 September 2020
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Topical preparations for fungal infections are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant as long as precautions are taken to minimise contact…
Safety in Lactation: Preparations for scalp and hair conditions
18 September 2020
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Shampoos, topical eflornithine (for hirsutism) and minoxidil (for alopecia) are considered to pose a negligible risk to a breastfeeding infant. There is no published evidence…
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