Chlorhexidine urticaria: A rare occurrence with a common mouthwash.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
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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Assunto principal:
Urticária
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Testes Cutâneos
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Clorexidina
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Toxidermias
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Desinfetantes
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Adulto Jovem
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Hipersensibilidade Imediata
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Antissépticos Bucais
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
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