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Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine.

B Lasthein Andersen·F Brandrup
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52 (5.4%) of 1063 eczema patients showed a positive reaction to chlorhexidine gluconate 1% aq. and/or 1% pet. on patch testing. At retesting, 21/29 (72%) were still positive and the results of use-test, anamnesis and supplementary testing indicated allergic sensitization in about 50% of these patients. Patients with leg eczema/leg ulcer seem to be particularly at risk.

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B Lasthein Andersen, F Brandrup. 1985. Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.1985.tb02583.x

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