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hexachlorophene and Dermatitis Medicamentosa

hexachlorophene has been researched along with Dermatitis Medicamentosa in 6 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.

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Baker, H2
Lloyd, MJ2
Ive, FA1
Fiedler, HP1
Fisher, AA2
Pascher, F1
Kanof, NB1
Wilkinson, DS1
Cronin, E1

Reviews

2 reviews available for hexachlorophene and Dermatitis Medicamentosa

ArticleYear
Contact dermatitis XIX.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1972, Volume: 87, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal; Chromates; Construction Materials; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis

1972
The role of topical medications in the management of stasis ulcers.
    Angiology, 1971, Volume: 22, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Bandages; Benzocaine; Chlorine; Cresols; Drug Eruptions; Drug Hypersen

1971

Other Studies

4 other studies available for hexachlorophene and Dermatitis Medicamentosa

ArticleYear
Scrotal dermatitis due to hexachlorophene baths.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1967, Volume: 79, Issue:12

    Topics: Baths; Drug Eruptions; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Male; Scrotum

1967
Primary irritant dermatitis of the scrotum due to hexachlorophene.
    Archives of dermatology, 1969, Volume: 99, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Baths; Child, Preschool; Drug Eruptions; Female; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Male; Middle A

1969
[Skin reactions after use of preparations which contain special antibacterial substances].
    Berufs-Dermatosen, 1969, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Anilides; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Deodorants; Drug Eruptions; Drug Hypersensitivity; Hexachlorophene;

1969
Allergic contact dermatitis due to ingredients of vehicles. A "vehicle tray" for patch testing.
    Archives of dermatology, 1971, Volume: 104, Issue:3

    Topics: Allergens; Amino Alcohols; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Chlorides; Chlorobutanol; Detergents; Drug

1971