title: Chlorhexidine allergy due to topical application.
abstract: Chlorhexidine is commonly used in dentistry in various forms. Allergic reactions to chlorhexidine of both immediate and delayed type have been reported. Although the incidence is low there may be severe manifestations in some patients. This report presents a case of allergy to chlorhexidine following topical application.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College, Goa, India.
authors: Nandita N
authors: NN
authors: Keni
authors: Meena A
authors: MA
authors: Aras
authors: Vidya
authors: V
authors: Chitre
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D005782:Gels; D002710:Chlorhexidine