Abstract
Anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine is rare. We report a patient who experienced anaphylaxis during a whole body bath with chlorhexidine. Early signs of a type I allergy may have been masked because of previous concomitant treatment with corticosteroids and PUVA.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
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Apnea / chemically induced
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Baths / adverse effects*
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Cephalexin / administration & dosage
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Cephalexin / therapeutic use
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Cephalosporins / administration & dosage
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Cephalosporins / therapeutic use
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Chlorhexidine / administration & dosage
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Chlorhexidine / adverse effects
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Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives*
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Dermatitis, Irritant / drug therapy
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Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
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Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity, Immediate / chemically induced
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Hypotension / chemically induced
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Male
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Middle Aged
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PUVA Therapy
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Prurigo / drug therapy
Substances
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Cephalosporins
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Dermatologic Agents
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chlorhexidine gluconate
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Cephalexin
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Chlorhexidine