Is alcohol plus chlorhexidine more efficient than alcohol alone for phenol-based chemical matricectomy : an in vitro study?
A lavage step including alcohol and chlorhexidine is more effective than alcohol alone for removal of excess phenol. The addition of chlorhexidine also contributed to inhibition of the action of phenol. This approach provides a suitable and effective means of diluting and removing any excess or residual phenol from the exposed area.
We found that long-term resumption of normal activity resulted in loss of PRT-induced improvements in LM and strength-related function, but substantial retention of the benefits in FM reduction and walking ability. The relatively long-term benefit of reduced adiposity, in particular, is likely to be clinically significant, as obesity is very prevalent among RA patients and is associated with their disability and exacerbated cardiovascular disease risk.