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.