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Jennifer T. Huang, Melissa Abrams, Brook Tlougan, Alfred Rademaker, and Amy S. Paller
Treatment of Staphylococcus aureus Colonization in Atopic Dermatitis Decreases Disease Severity
Pediatrics 2009; 123: e808-e814 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read eLetters] Final concentration too low?
Ron A. Tupker   (30 May 2009)

Final concentration too low? 30 May 2009
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Ron A. Tupker,
dermatologist
St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands

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Re: Final concentration too low?

r.tupker{at}planet.nl Ron A. Tupker

I have read the article by dr. Huang et. al. with much interest. In their excellent study the authors have found that sodium hypochlorite baths can contribute to improvement of atopic dermatitis. However, I assume that the authors have made an error in calculating the final sodium hypochlorite concentration.

In order to follow their therapy I have calculated the amount of sodium hypochlorite which is needed for different bath dimensions. Thereby I have found that the proper final concentration of sodium hypochlorite should be 0.003%, and not 0.0005%. The fact that this concentration is too low, may lead to treatment failures.

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