A retired lorry driver has produced a home-made hand lotion which has proved effective in combating the potentially fatal MRSA superbug. Brian Bennett’s product was originally developed to treat his wife’s dermatitis. In trials at a Birmingham hospital it successfully killed the bacteria responsible for MRSA. Doctors have hailed it is a major breakthrough in protecting staff and patients against deadly bacteria. Mr Bennett, who has no medical training, is set to make a fortune from the cream, although he says his real interest lies in helping the health service. He spent three months studying reference books in the library to research the best products for treating skin conditions, with a view to helping his wife to combat the contact dermatitis affecting her hands.
