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chloroxylenol and Contact Dermatitis

chloroxylenol has been researched along with Contact Dermatitis in 11 studies

chloroxylenol: topical antiseptic; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol : A member of the class of phenols that is 3,5-xylenol which is substituted at position 4 by chlorine. It is bactericidal against most Gram-positive bacteria but less effective against Staphylococci and Gram-negative bacteria, and often inactive against Pseudomonas species. It is ineffective against bacterial spores.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Seven individuals are discussed who developed allergic contact dermatitis following sensitization to the antibacterial agent parachlorometaxylenol (chloroxylenol, PCMX) contained in either medicated Vaseline or in electro-cardiogram paste."3.65Para-chloro-meta-xylenol allergic contact dermatitis in seven individuals. ( Storrs, FJ, 1975)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19909 (81.82)18.7374
1990's1 (9.09)18.2507
2000's1 (9.09)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Boyce, JM1
Pittet, D1
STRITZLER, C1
LOPUKHOVA, KA1
Adams, RM1
Storrs, FJ1
George, AO1
Libow, LF1
Ruszkowski, AM1
DeLeo, VA1
Goh, CL1
Larson, E1
Talbot, GH1
Ranchoff, RE1
Steck, WD1
Taylor, JS1
Evey, P1
Myatt, AE1
Beck, MH1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Touch and Feel Evaluation of Two Foam Hand Sanitizers[NCT05755282]Phase 445 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-04-06Not yet recruiting
Wet Time for a Foam Hand Sanitizer With 70% Ethyl Alcohol[NCT05740332]Phase 446 participants (Actual)Interventional2022-12-12Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for chloroxylenol and Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
[CURRENT STATUS OF THE EFFECT OF SYNTHETIC CLEANSERS ON THE SKIN. (REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE)].
    Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevaniia, 1964, Volume: 8

    Topics: Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Soaps; Xylenes

1964
An approach for selection of health care personnel handwashing agents.
    Infection control : IC, 1986, Volume: 7, Issue:8

    Topics: Animals; Bacteria; Costs and Cost Analysis; Decision Making; Dermatitis, Contact; Disinfectants; Dog

1986

Other Studies

9 other studies available for chloroxylenol and Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Association for Prof
    MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 2002, Oct-25, Volume: 51, Issue:RR-16

    Topics: Alcohols; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chlorhexidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Hand; Hand Disinfection;

2002
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Association for Prof
    MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 2002, Oct-25, Volume: 51, Issue:RR-16

    Topics: Alcohols; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chlorhexidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Hand; Hand Disinfection;

2002
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Association for Prof
    MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 2002, Oct-25, Volume: 51, Issue:RR-16

    Topics: Alcohols; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chlorhexidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Hand; Hand Disinfection;

2002
Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America/Association for Prof
    MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 2002, Oct-25, Volume: 51, Issue:RR-16

    Topics: Alcohols; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chlorhexidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Hand; Hand Disinfection;

2002
A hand cleanser derived from soybean.
    Industrial medicine & surgery, 1959, Volume: 28

    Topics: Dermatitis, Contact; Detergents; Glycine max; Hand; Humans; Xylenes

1959
P-chloro-m-xylenol in cutting fluids: two cases of allergic contact dermatitis in machinists.
    Contact dermatitis, 1981, Volume: 7, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Cold Temperature; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Diagnosis, Differential; Hum

1981
Para-chloro-meta-xylenol allergic contact dermatitis in seven individuals.
    Contact dermatitis, 1975, Volume: 1, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Chlorobenzenes; Cresols; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Male; Patch Tests; Phenols; Xylenes

1975
Androgenetic alopecia--is contact dermatitis an accelerating factor?
    Contact dermatitis, 1990, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Irritants; Male; Middle

1990
Allergic contact dermatitis from para-chloro-meta-xylenol in Lurosep soap.
    Contact dermatitis, 1989, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Male; Patch Tests; So

1989
Contact sensitivity to topical antimicrobials. (II). Sensitizing potentials of some topical antimicrobials.
    Contact dermatitis, 1989, Volume: 21, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Antiprotozoal

1989
Electrocardiography electrode and hand dermatitis from parachlorometaxylenol.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1986, Volume: 15, Issue:2 Pt 2

    Topics: Aged; Dermatitis, Contact; Electrocardiography; Electrodes; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Monitor

1986
Contact sensitivity to parachlorometaxylenol (PCMX).
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1985, Volume: 10, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Dermatitis, Contact; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Patch Tests; Retrospective Stud

1985