Chlorhexadine Soap

I don't know much about use of chlorhexidene shampoo for humans. I know that it is definitely available for use in animals and is great at helping to treat infections. I won't get it completely. Antibiotics are still needed. I would assume that a product like this would have to be a prescription. I know that it can also be very drying to the skin - it's how it works. I'm not sure for use on a 2-year old but would definitely talk to your pediatrician before trying it.

**Bactroban is what is usually used in the nostrils and on wounds with MRSA - I'm a Nurse also***

Depends on how deep the wound is, is there an open wound?

Where on the body is the infection?

Did you mean to use it all the time? This type of treatment is used for a short duration, not sure if it's good or meant to be for a long term use.

Definitely talk to your Pediatrician... and if he doesn't seem to care overly much about her constant re-occurring infections - GO TO ANOTHER PEDIATRICIAN!!

Ask your local pharmacy they should know.

When we discharge kiddos from my icu who were/are mrsa +, we recommend their parents bathe them in dial soap. They are usually also prescribed bactroban ointment to wipe inside their nostrils a couple of times a day to help prevent becoming colonized with the bacteria.

Chlorohexidadine soap is safe; we bathe our cancer kiddos in it and kiddos going in for heart surgery. But I think it's probably overkill here. Dial is probably your best bet.

My niece has gotten it a few times. They have everyone in the house using some type of nasal spray/swab and a special wash but that name does not sound like what my sister said. My nieces pediatrician said that my niece should have a follow up round of antibiotics in about a month also they are going to test everyone in the home to see if someone is a carrier. They suspect my nephew is. Your poor baby :(