Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support Group
Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, sometimes as large as baseballs, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation,...
I've been a member here on DS for about a month, I have really enjoyed reading all the old and new posts. I love hearing about all the different things we try to avoid breakouts and lessen the pain from active ones. While reading over the last month the product "Hibiclens" has come up several times and I know a lot of people out there are trying it with a lot of success.
Hibiclens is not available in Canada, but after speaking with a pharmacists at Shoppers Drug Mart we have found a version with the same active ingredients. (Chlorhexidine 2%)
The product is named Dexidin 2. The Shoppers Drug Mart product number is DIN:00832138. It is $6.50 for a 450ml bottle with a pump.
If there are any other DS Canadians that have wanted to try Hibiclens, I hope this information helps. Have a great day!
Hibiclens is not available in Canada, but after speaking with a pharmacists at Shoppers Drug Mart we have found a version with the same active ingredients. (Chlorhexidine 2%)
The product is named Dexidin 2. The Shoppers Drug Mart product number is DIN:00832138. It is $6.50 for a 450ml bottle with a pump.
If there are any other DS Canadians that have wanted to try Hibiclens, I hope this information helps. Have a great day!
If I were to walk into Shopper's and ask... would they just have it or do they have to order it and if I do, do I need to show insurance or can I just get it and go? Do I need a prescription?
My Shopper's had to order it for me, it was here the next day. No insurance, no prescription. Just ask the Pharmacist, it's not out on the shelf but it is behind the counter.
Nope the pharmacist didn't ask any questions at all really. I'm sure you could just take the name in to them "Dexidin 2" and I hope they could get it for you. It was pretty easy for me.
I have been washing with it in the shower everyday, to be honest I haven't seen much difference but I'm still going through a good spell. I hope it works for you guys :)
Tom
How is this working out for you?
Thanks.
1. Is Dexidin a liquid soap? 2. Will 2% Chlorhexidine have anywhere near the benefits of 4% chlorhexidine? 3. Will money spent on Dexidin simply be wasted?
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