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hexachlorophene and Dermatitis, Atopic

hexachlorophene has been researched along with Dermatitis, Atopic in 2 studies

Hexachlorophene: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797)
hexachlorophene : An organochlorine compound that is diphenylmethane in which each of the phenyl groups is substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 5, and by a hydroxy group at position 6. An antiseptic that is effective against Gram-positive organisms, it is used in soaps and creams for the treatment of various skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as an acaricide and fungicide, but is not approved for such use within the European Union.

Dermatitis, Atopic: A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Koppes, SA1
Charles, F1
Lammers, L1
Frings-Dresen, M1
Kezic, S1
Rustemeyer, T1
Kopecká, B1
Borelli, S1

Trials

2 trials available for hexachlorophene and Dermatitis, Atopic

ArticleYear
Efficacy of a Cream Containing Ceramides and Magnesium in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized, Double-blind, Emollient- and Hydrocortisone-controlled Trial.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2016, Nov-02, Volume: 96, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Allantoin; Dermatitis, Atopic; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinations; Emollients; Female; He

2016
[On the effect of an external dermatologic agent in foam form].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift, 1966, Jun-18, Volume: 96, Issue:24

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Dermatitis, Atopic; Dermatologic Agents; Emulsions; Hexachlorophene; Human

1966