What Soap Is Suitable For People With Mpox? This Is A Doctor's Explanation

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JAKARTA - A specialist in skin and genitals dr. Atika Damayanti, Sp.DVE appealed to monkeypox sufferers (Mpox) to still need to take a shower and use soap that can provide moisture to the skin.

"In general, you have to use soap that provides moisture protection. Don't erode the skin because this virus is contagious through skin contact," said Atika, ANTARA, Thursday, September 12.

Therefore, Atika appealed to Mpox sufferers not to use scrub soap. Because, said Atika, this can actually make the skin run low and the protection will be even more damaged.

In addition, Mpox sufferers are also not advised to take a bath with hot water. This can also reduce skin protection. It is better if the Mpox patient takes a shower with ordinary temperature water or warm water.

Atika said that the most important thing for Mpox patients to pay attention to is skin moisture so that antibacterial soap is not needed.

In order for the wound of Mpox sufferers not to be damaged, Atika suggested that patients could compress the wound with NaCl sterile liquid twice a day for 20 minutes.

Later, the wound will soften and peel on its own. After that, if there are signs of infection, the patient can highlight antibiotic warrants.

"For the repair of skin disorders, God willing, it can return to perfection. The skin regeneration is at least 28 days. Later it can slowly fade. If there is nothing left, just use a moisturizer," said Atika.