Table 1. Time periods of sampling time of both experimental group and control group.
Time Period | Event |
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1 | Before introduction of soap to experimental group (to obtain a baseline skin microbial community sample) |
2 | After one week (7–8 days) of antibacterial soap use in experimental group (to investigate the immediate effects of antibacterial soap use) |
3 | Two weeks (14–15 days) after discontinuation of antibacterial soap use in experimental group (to determine any lasting effects of antibacterial soap use) |