Year: 1972
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A casc is described of contact dermatiti� result ing from the antiseptic chlorhexidinc.Allergic nature of the reaction was proved by epicutaneous and intra cutaneous testing, using different salt; and solvcnts.False negative patch tests were obtained when chlorhexidine was applied in petrolatum, since chlorhcxidine for physico chemical reasons is biologically and allergologically active in aqueous solutions only.Surfactants incorporated in emulsions may also intcrfere with the patch te,t rcsponse.
Source: Acta Dermato Venereologica
Authors: B. Ljunggren, H. Möller
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,725
OpenAlex ID: W2460145865