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hexachlorophene and Scabies

hexachlorophene has been researched along with Scabies 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.

Scabies: A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (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
Saurat, JH1
Pokorny, M1
Svec, J1
Hasek, J1
Kostrouchovã, M1
Stankovã, M1

Reviews

1 review available for hexachlorophene and Scabies

ArticleYear
[Systemic side-effects of topical preparations in children (author's transl)].
    La semaine des hopitaux : organe fonde par l'Association d'enseignement medical des hopitaux de Paris, 1982, Jul-01, Volume: 58, Issue:26-27

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Child; Dermatologic

1982

Other Studies

1 other study available for hexachlorophene and Scabies

ArticleYear
[Use of hexachlorophene in the treatment and prevention of scabies].
    Ceskoslovenska dermatologie, 1972, Volume: 47, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Child; Female; Hexachlorophene; Humans; Male; Ointments; Scabies

1972