However, recent studies show that certain strains can survive and flourish when triclosan is overused. A recent American Medical Association report cautioned that resistance to triclosan may be growing and that triclosan had not been shown to prevent infection in the household setting. In most circumstances, washing hands with ordinary soap and water, and using a bleach and water solution for household cleaning, are the best antibacterial strategies. Use of antimicrobial products may be prudent when caring for people who are severely ill or immunocompromised. Such mattresses, which are sometimes used for back pain, can cause a pacemaker to trigger an abnormal rhythm if the recipient rolls onto his or her stomach.
Magnetic mattresses can also deactivate implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
However, the researchers said that magnet therapy for arthritis and general muscle pain is usually safe if the magnets are kept more than six inches away from the chest, where the ICD is implanted. Some arthritis sufferers report that this type of therapy is beneficial. The condition is characterized by excess oil secretion. On the scalp, oil buildup leads to dandruff. Near the eyes it leads to localized irritation, redness, burning, itching, and dry eyes.