Case Report: Case of severe allergic reaction in a child caused by chlorhexidine skin disinfectant
Abstract
Chlorhexidine is extensively utilized as a skin antiseptic in routine clinical practice. In recent years, reports of life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions induced by chlorhexidine have been increasing progressively. Nevertheless, severe allergic events attributable to chlorhexidine-containing skin disinfectants are frequently misdiagnosed in clinical settings. Herein, we present a pediatric case with recurrent severe allergic reactions following exposure to chlorhexidine-based skin disinfection. This report aims to raise clinicians' awareness of chlorhexidine hypersensitivity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Antimicrobial agents and applications
Neonatal skin health care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Allergy
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 7
- Pages
- 1812841–1812841
- Publication date
- 4 May 2026
- Language
- EN