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Background
Chlorhexidine digluconate is an antimicrobial.
Synonyms
Chlorhexidine digluconate (gluconate)
1,1'-Hexamethylenebis [5 -(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide] digluconate
Bacticlens
Hibiclens
Hibidil
Hibiscrub
Hibitane
Corsodyl
Plac Out
Peridex
pHisoMed
Plurexid
Rotersept
Unisept
Uses
Cosmetics, personal care products
Eye drops, contact lens care products
Hand cleanser
Surgical cleanser / scrub
Toothpaste, mouthwash, gum treatment
Wound cleanser
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy
Immunologic contact urticaria
References
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Osmundsen, P.E., Contact dermatitis to chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(2): p. 81-3. |
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Shoji, A., Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(2): p. 156. |
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Lasthein Andersen, B. and F. Brandrup, Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 13(5): p. 307-9. |
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Bergqvist-Karlsson, A., Delayed and immediate-type hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 18(2): p. 84-8. |
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Fisher, A.A., Contact urticaria from chlorhexidine. Cutis, 1989. 43(1): p. 17-8. |
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Goh, C.L., Contact sensitivity to topical antimicrobials. (II). Sensitizing potentials of some topical antimicrobials. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(3): p. 166-71. |
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Rudzki, E., P. Rebandel, and Z. Grzywa, Patch tests with occupational contactants in nurses, doctors and dentists. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 20(4): p. 247-50. |
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Wong, W.K., C.L. Goh, and K.W. Chan, Contact urticaria from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(1): p. 52. |
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Knudsen, B.B. and C. Avnstorp, Chlorhexidine gluconate and acetate in patch testing. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(1): p. 45-9. |
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Perrenoud, D., et al., Frequency of sensitization to 13 common preservatives in Switzerland. Swiss Contact Dermatitis Research Group. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 30(5): p. 276-9. |
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