Hibiscrub - preparing for surgery

FormerMember
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Hello, I hope everyone is doing OK.  I am having surgery on Thursday 13th January and must use Hibiscrub in the shower for 5 days.  Can I ask anyone who has used this before, can I use moisturiser after showering with Hibiscrub - I don't want to affect its protection, but i do suffer from dry skin and my usual routine is to moisturise my arms, chest and legs daily.

Sorry if this seems like a minor issue in the grand scheme if things, I am petrified about surgery but I guess I am focusing on things within my control. 

Many thanks, Kelly xx

  • Hi,

    I had a mastectomy and wasn't asked to do this, new to me. Hopefully others will answer and give their thoughts. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to peterawake

    Thank you x

  • Hi 

    I had to do this before my lumpectomy in August. I mousterized after showering if I remember rightly,

  • Hi there

    I have never heard of this before. However, I worked in NHS for many years and hibiscrub was at one time the standard antibacterial for scrubbing-up before performing procedures. 

    I can't see that moisturising  would cause problems except on the last day. However, best phone and ask them tomorrow.

    Wishing you all the best

    WallyDug

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to WallyDug

    Thank you for your reply Blush

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Jacala

    Thank you Blush

  • Hi there

    I have never heard of this before. However, I worked in NHS for many years and hibiscrub was at one time the standard antibacterial for scrubbing-up before performing procedures. 

    I can't see that moisturising  would cause problems except on the last day. However, best phone and ask them tomorrow.

    Wishing you all the best

    WallyDug