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Albert R. MacKenzie, MD

JAMA. 1970;211(6):973-976.

Abstract
An antibacterial bar soap containing 1.5% of a mixture of hexachlorophene and triclocarban was used exclusively during a six-month period at the US Naval Academy to determine its ability to reduce the incidence of superficial cutaneous bacterial infections. Comparison was made with a bar soap identical, except in color, that did not contain the antibacterial ingredients. The incidence of superficial cutaneous bacterial infections was decreased a statistically significant 44% in the group using the antibacterial soap. No instances of irritation, photosensitivity, or other untoward reactions were noted among the 1,201 users of either bar soap.

Author Affiliations
From St. Joseph's Hospital, Burbank, Calif.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to 13320 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, Calif 91403 (Dr. MacKenzie).

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