title: Persistent light reaction to hexachlorophene.
abstract: The first patient with what appears to be persistent light reaction caused by hexachlorophene alone is reported. Persistent light reaction may occur in patients with milder degrees of photosensitivity, and appropriate photopatch testing should be performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, State University of New York, Buffalo.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Kalb
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006582:Hexachlorophene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D006582:Hexachlorophene