title: Mucosal sensitivity to chlorhexidine mouthwash.
abstract: Mucosal sensitivity to chlorhexidine mouthwash is a rare occurrence and very few cases have been reported in the literature. The authors report 2 cases of oral sensitivity to chlorhexidine and discuss the side-effects, possible causes of sensitivity and the management of the cases.
authors.affiliation: Dental Faculty, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: W Z
authors.initials: WZ
authors.lastname: Yusof
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Khoo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D002710:Chlorhexidine