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Topical acne cream prior to shoulder surgery may reduce infection risk

Topical acne cream prior to shoulder surgery may reduce infection risk

Application of a topical acne cream 7 days prior to open shoulder surgery may reduce the intraoperative Cutibacterium acnes load in patients, according to study results.

Source: Healio

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  • American academy of orthopedic surgeon
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American shoulder and elbow surgeons