Pemberton, M.N. and Gibson, J. (2012) Chlorhexidine and hypersensitivity reactions in dentistry. British Dental Journal, 213(11), pp. 547-550. (doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.1086)
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Abstract
Immunological reactions to chlorhexidine, including allergy (Type I hypersensitivity) and allergic contact dermatitis/stomatitis (Type IV hypersensitivity), have been recognised for many years. This potential safety issue, however, is not well known within dentistry. The purpose of this paper is to alert dentists and dental care professionals to the potential of chlorhexidine in causing hypersensitivity reactions and to consider this possibility if unexplained hypersensitivity reactions occur.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gibson, Professor John |
| Authors: | Pemberton, M.N., and Gibson, J. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School |
| Journal Name: | British Dental Journal |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group for the British Dental Association |
| ISSN: | 0007-0610 |
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