Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic with a broad spectrum of activity and a persistent effect on
skin. Consequently, it has become an ubiquitous antiseptic in healthcare and the …

Abstract Purpose of Review In recent years, the risk of allergy to chlorhexidine is
increasingly recognised. In this review, we discuss why the allergy is so easily overlooked …

Background Nurses have a high risk of developing hand eczema due to hand disinfection
procedures. Objectives To investigate the perception of nurses regarding the adverse effects …

Chlorhexidine (1: 6-di [4-chlorophenyldiguanido]-hexane)(CHL) is a synthetic topical
disinfectant industrially produced since 1954. It is a chlorophenyl-bis-biguanide containing …

Background Chlorhexidine is an effective antimicrobial agent commonly used in UK
hospitals, primarily for skin decontamination. Recent UK infection control guidelines …

Chlorhexidine is increasingly being used not only as an antiseptic to prevent hospital
infections and an adjuvant in oral hygiene but also as a preservative in personal care …

Background Limited data exist on occupational allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) in Turkey.
Objectives To investigate the epidemiologic profile of OACD in Turkey. Methods A …

Anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine is rare. We report three cases of anaphylaxis attributed to the
chlorhexidine component of Instillagel®, presenting after urological surgery, while the …

Background Healthcare workers have a high risk of developing hand eczema. Objectives To
determine the prevalence and severity of dermatologist‐determined hand eczema among …

Introduction Working with cleaning products is associated with occupational contact
dermatitis in health workers (HWs), but information on predictors for these outcomes is …