Hexachlorophene in the newborn nursery. A risk-benefit analysis and review.

A critical review of the available data on the risks and benefits of hexachlorophene suggests that there is ample evidence fror the toxic potential; whereas there is no substantial evidence of its benefit in life-threatening staph 80/81 epidemics, and effective less toxic alternatives are available. In view of its limited usefulness and definite toxicity, the routine use of hexachlorphene is unjustified;