Background
Chlorhexidine digluconate is an antimicrobial.
SynonymsChlorhexidine digluconate (gluconate)
1,1'-Hexamethylenebis [5 -(p-chlorophenyl) biguanide] digluconate
Bacticlens
Hibiclens
Hibidil
Hibiscrub
Hibitane
Corsodyl
Plac Out
Peridex
pHisoMed
Plurexid
Rotersept
Unisept
UsesCosmetics, personal care products
Eye drops, contact lens care products
Hand cleanser
Surgical cleanser / scrub
Toothpaste, mouthwash, gum treatment
Wound cleanser
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsPhotoallergy
Immunologic contact urticaria
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Referenties
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Osmundsen PE. Contact dermatitis to chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis 1982;8(2):81-83. |
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Shoji A. Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(2):156. |
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Lasthein Andersen B, Brandrup F. Contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis 1985;13(5):307-309. |
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Bergqvist-Karlsson A. Delayed and immediate-type hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(2):84-88. |
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Fisher AA. Contact urticaria from chlorhexidine. Cutis 1989;43(1):17-18. |
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Goh CL. Contact sensitivity to topical antimicrobials. (II). Sensitizing potentials of some topical antimicrobials. Contact Dermatitis 1989;21(3):166-171. |
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Rudzki E, Rebandel p, Grzywa Z. Patch tests with occupational contactants in nurses, doctors and dentists. Contact Dermatitis 1989;20(4):247-250. |
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Wong WK, Goh CL, Chan KW. Contact urticaria from chlorhexidine. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22(1):52. |
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Knudsen BB, Avnstorp . Chlorhexidine gluconate and acetate in patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24(1):45-49. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9