Powis S J, Waterworth T A, Arkell D G
Br Med J. 1976 Nov 13;2(6045):1166-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.2.6045.1166.
Preoperative hair removal by a depilatory cream was compared with routine shaving. Although the incidence of wound infection was similar in both groups, cream depilation was found to be better. It was effective, atraumatic, non-toxic, and could be self-administered. Furthermore, it could be used safely on granulating wounds and did not support bacterial growth. Depilation was associated with a significant reduction in skin surface bacteria and proved to be cheaper than shaving.
将术前使用脱毛膏脱毛与常规剃须进行了比较。尽管两组伤口感染的发生率相似，但发现脱毛膏脱毛效果更好。它有效、无创伤、无毒，且可自行操作。此外，它可安全用于正在愈合的伤口，且不助长细菌生长。脱毛与皮肤表面细菌显著减少相关，且事实证明比剃须成本更低。
