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hexachlorophene and Otosclerosis

hexachlorophene has been researched along with Otosclerosis in 1 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.

Otosclerosis: Formation of spongy bone in the labyrinth capsule which can progress toward the STAPES (stapedial fixation) or anteriorly toward the COCHLEA leading to conductive, sensorineural, or mixed HEARING LOSS. Several genes are associated with familial otosclerosis with varied clinical signs.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (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
MOON, CN1
WALLENBORN, WM1
BOBBITT, OB1

Other Studies

1 other study available for hexachlorophene and Otosclerosis

ArticleYear
BACTERIAL FLORA OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL BEFORE AND AFTER PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION.
    Southern medical journal, 1965, Volume: 58

    Topics: Ammonium Compounds; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Bacteria; Ear Canal; Ear, External; Hexachlorophen

1965