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Multiple cases of sensitization to an antiseptic containing chlorhexidine digluconate/benzalkonium chloride/benzyl alcohol with different profiles of sensitization in adults and children

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An aqueous antiseptic containing “chlorhexidine digluconate/benzalkonium chloride/benzyl alcohol” (CBB) is widely used in France. The only previous documented study dealing with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to this antiseptic is one… Click to show full abstract

An aqueous antiseptic containing “chlorhexidine digluconate/benzalkonium chloride/benzyl alcohol” (CBB) is widely used in France. The only previous documented study dealing with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to this antiseptic is one small case series in children. The French Vigilance Network for Dermatology and Allergy (REVIDAL‐GERDA) has collected many cases in the last few years.

Keywords: containing chlorhexidine; digluconate benzalkonium; benzalkonium chloride; sensitization; chlorhexidine digluconate; antiseptic containing

Journal Title: Contact Dermatitis
Year Published: 2022

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