Chlorhexidine powder – the silent helper in nursing care

Chlorhexidine powder has proven to be a particularly important care product in infant care. Midwives swear by its use to gently support the healing process of the umbilical cord. Chlorhexidine powder has also found its place in the care of sick and elderly people.

Chlorhexidine powder binds and regulates skin moisture in areas prone to infection. Its large surface area as a powder allows for exceptionally high moisture absorption. This is particularly important because moisture always provides a breeding ground for germs, especially in areas of skin susceptible to infection. The less moisture a skin area contains, the less able germs are to grow, and wound healing is promoted.

At the same time, chlorhexidine powder, due to its exceptional lubricating properties, reduces friction between moist skin areas, making it a suitable addition to skincare routines. Discomfort such as itching, burning, and pain on the skin disappears, and the development of new inflammations is prevented.

Chlorhexidine powder has a wide range of applications:

• Care and protection of uninjured, infection-prone skin and wound edge areas
• The uninjured umbilical region of newborns
• Skin areas at risk of infection (such as armpits, groin area)
• Genital and anal area
• Obesity-related skin folds

Chlorhexidine powder is a proven product for supportive wound care that should be kept in the home medicine cabinet.