Chlorhexidine urticaria: A rare occurrence with a common mouthwash.
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2009-07
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Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic and disinfectant in medical and nonmedical environments. Compared to its ubiquitous use, allergic contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine has rarely been reported and so its sensitization rate seems to be low. The prevalence of contact urticaria and anaphylaxis due to chlorhexidine remains to be unknown. This case report presents a case of urticaria due to oral use of chlorhexidine. The adverse reaction was confirmed by skin prick test.
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Allergic contact dermatitis, chlorhexidine, delayed hypersensitivity, urticaria
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Sharma Anamika, Chopra Harneet. Chlorhexidine urticaria: A rare occurrence with a common mouthwash. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2009 Jul-Sept; 20(3): 377-379.