Do you rinse off hibiscrub?

[Fruitcake]

Probably a daft question. Just wondering if I need to. With small wounds, I've always given the area a quick rinse with a clean cotton pad after cleaning with diluted hibiscrub but today, for some reason, I got wondering whether it was necessary. Is it OK to leave it- infact, might it actually be beneficial- (will it keep working ?) or will it irritate the surrounding skin? Have I been doing it wrong for years?

 

[Dizzydancer]

No idea if right or wrong but I alwayx rinse off and that's what I have always been Advised - it's quite powerful if undiluted and it can damage healthy skin

 

[EffyCorsten]

I always rinse off, I just assume it would have quite a drying affect on the skin?

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

Depends on the dilution.

 

[MrsNorris]

Always, always wash off, it can have a very irritating effect if you don't as is isn't designed to be used on broken skin.

 

[JillA]

My vet always says products like that destroy skin cells - he recommends salt water. So yes, if I did use it on skin I would rinse it off thoroughly

 

[nuttychestnut]

Vet has always advised to apply diluted and rinse well.

 

[rowan666]

My vet told me it can "greatly hinder healing" so must be very diluted and rinsed. I prefer a salt solution/purple spray/wound powder

 

[splashgirl45]

yes always rinse off on vets instructions...

 

[bakewell]

Hibiscrub is a known cause of contact dermatitis, so I'd always rinse it off. And ideally find a better alternative, it's one of those old school blast it with chlorhexidine! things.

 

[Notimetoride]

My vet has strongly advised me against Hibiscrub as it does more harm than good. I think its just about ok ish on unbroken/undamaged skin but there are far gentler products available these days.

 

[PolarSkye]

Use highly diluted and rinse thoroughly . . . but salt water much better/kinder.

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[Fruitcake]

Thanks for the replies.

Vet actually recommended using it in this case. When I use it, I do tend to dilute it to a really weak solution anyway.