Susceptibility of transient and commensal skin flora to the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil).

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Summary

The results suggest that tea tree oil may be useful in removing transient skin flora while suppressing but maintaining resident flora.

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Published
1996-06-01
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Melaleuca alternifolia, Tea tree oil, Broth microdilution, Minimum inhibitory concentration, Staphylococcus aureus

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