D J Bibel et al.
Clinical and experimental dermatology, 20(5), 395-400 (1995-09-01)
Sphingosine and sphinganine, free sphingolipids of the stratum corneum, are, in vitro, strongly inhibitory for both bacteria and fungi. Whether or not they are suitable, indeed active, in vivo was examined: (i) on human volunteers, first as a preventative antiseptic