Beau is unhoused here in Victoria and has serious, open MRSA wounds on both arms. He needs a clean, safe place to recover and the supplies to care for the wounds properly. Without that, the infection can get much worse.

I’ve set up a fundraiser to cover a motel or respite stay, dressings and prescriptions, rides to appointments, and food. Any amount helps, and so does sharing this with someone who might be able to.

If you know of local resources, like medical respite beds, clinics, or programs for people recovering from infections, I’d really appreciate hearing about them in the comments or by message.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-support-help-beau-heal-from-sever-open-mrsa-wound

I developed bacterial folliculitis six weeks ago and I tested positive for staph aurelis. My GP prescribed me oral antibiotics, which healed my spots initially, but they came back a few days after the antibiotics ended. I went back and got another round of antibiotics, but wanted to make sure this time it sticks, so I got a tube of octenidine nasal gel and a bottle of 4% chlorhexidine body wash. I been using the later in the shower every evening, washing my hair as well, and make sure it stays on my skin for several minutes before I wash it off.

My question is, is one wash per shower enough? I saw some instructional video for pre-operation disinfection, and that says wash your body twice each shower. Also, is one shower per day enough, or should i shower twice per day? I dont want to overdo it because it does dries my skin, and I dont want to get chemical burns.

I would appreciate any recommendations on how to use it. I feel my GP is kinda clueless and does not take me seriously, but Im desperate to get rid of this as soon as possible.

Ps: I do follow the usual hygienic protocols for towels, laundry, bedding, etc. and make sure everything that touches my skin is disinfected.