Polyhexamethylene biguanide is a relevant sensitizer in wet wipes

Julie Leysen; An Goossens; Julien Lambert; Olivier Aerts

doi:10.1111/cod.12208

Polyhexamethylene biguanide is a relevant sensitizer in wet wipes

Contact Dermatitis. 2014 May;70(5):323-5. doi: 10.1111/cod.12208.

Authors

Julie Leysen¹, An Goossens, Julien Lambert, Olivier Aerts

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Antwerp, B-2650, Antwerp, Belgium.

PMID: 24731091
DOI: 10.1111/cod.12208

No abstract available

Keywords: allergic contact dermatitis; anogenital; cosmetics; polyaminopropylbiguanide; polyhexamethylene biguanide; polyhexanide; preservative; wipes.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Biguanides / adverse effects*
Household Products / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Patch Tests
Skin Care / adverse effects*

Substances

Biguanides
polihexanide