title: Polyhexamethylene biguanide in wound care products: a non-negligible cause of peri-ulcer dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Wound Care Clinic, University Hospital Antwerp, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.
authors.forename: An
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bervoets
authors.affiliation: Contact Allergy Unit, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Antwerp, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Aerts
mesh_terms: D001645:Biguanides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001645:Biguanides; D004202:Disinfectants; C031233:polihexanide
keywords: CAS no. 32289-58-0 or 27083-27-8; antiseptics; biguanides; booster effect; case report; chlorhexidine; contact allergy; contact irritation; hand dermatitis; leg ulcers; pustular patch test; wound care products