title: Polyhexamethylene biguanide is a relevant sensitizer in wet wipes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Antwerp, B-2650, Antwerp, Belgium.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Leysen
authors.forename: An
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goossens
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lambert
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Aerts
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001645:Biguanides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006795:Household Products / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D017592:Skin Care / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001645:Biguanides; C031233:polihexanide
keywords: allergic contact dermatitis; anogenital; cosmetics; polyaminopropylbiguanide; polyhexamethylene biguanide; polyhexanide; preservative; wipes