A medicated hand cleanser with 0.3% chloroxylenol (PCMX), our PROVON® Antimicrobial Lotion Soap with 0.3% PCMX by Gojo combines effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity with conditioners to be gentle on hands while it cleans. Dermatologist tested with a pleasant, citrus fragrance.

A high-performance, antimicrobial lotion soap for general handwashing.

• Kills germs that may cause illness
• Triclosan-free formulationtion
• Pleasant fragrance

Model No. 4303-12: Available in 16 oz. Pump Bottle, by Each or Case (12 ct)

Scientific Studies

Reducing Infection Rates in Healthcare

Bacterial shedding and desquamation from the hands of healthcare workers correlates with skin condition.

Results: Bacterial dispersal and quantitative skin measurements were obtained from 86 healthcare workers over a 3 day period. The levels of bacteria shed from the hands of the healthcare workers was found to be negatively correlated to corneometer measurements (p < 0.01); and positively correlated to desquamation index (p < 0.02). No correlation was found between levels of shed bacteria and transepidermal water loss. As expected, corneometer measurements were found to be negatively correlated to desquamation index (p < 0.0001).

Conclusion: The results of this hospital study demonstrate that the levels of bacteria shed from the hands of healthcare workers are influenced by the health of the individual's skin; i.e. dry skin sheds more bacteria. This increased bacterial dispersal from dry skin may increase the infection transfer risk for healthcare workers with poor skin condition in the acute care setting.

Reference: American Journal of Infection Control, Volume 34, Issue 5, June 2006, Pages E85-E86. C.A. Kolly, J.W. Arbogast, D.R. Macinga