If your dentist prescribes chlorhexidine, review how to use it thoroughly with them. Talk to your dentist about the following: Chlorhexidine can kill the bacteria in your mouth that cause gum disease.

I can’t find any reasons why I shouldn’t use Hibiclens in that area. What is going on here? I’m not certain what I should do. — R.M. ANSWER: There remains controversy about whether chlorhexidine ...

There is good evidence that chlorhexidine is safe to use in the groin for both men and women, although I ask you to be careful around your genitals, which can sometimes get irritated by the cleanser.