Skin cleansing and topical product use in patients with epidermolysis bullosa: Results from a multicenter database.
Leila H ShayeganLaura E LevinEloise R GalliganAnne W LuckyAnna L BrucknerElena PopeIrene Lara-CorralesKaren WissCatherine C McCuaigMaria C GarzonLawrence F EichenfieldKristen P HookJohn C BrowningLawrence A SchachnerMarissa J PermanLeslie A Castelo-SoccioMoise L LevySharon A GlickKimberly D MorelPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2020)
These findings highlight the variety of skin care routines and frequent use of topical antimicrobials among EB patients and have potential implications for antibiotic resistance. The reported range of bleach and vinegar additives to cleansing water, including cytotoxic concentrations, emphasizes the need for clear and optimized skin cleansing recommendations.