Contact dermatitis apparently triggered by meningococcal and polyvalent vaccines: A case of allergic contact dermatitis due to chlorhexidine

When the cure becomes worse than the disease: A case series of children with allergic contact dermatitis from chlorhexidine

“…Besides, it should be highlighted that despite pruritus was the most frequent symptom in our series, it might not be the main subjective clinical feature in some children. Moreover, diagnosis of ACD from chlorhexidine might be delayed for months or years, as skin lesions are frequently attributed to cellulitis, 3 local reactions to vaccines 8 or ACD from plasters, 1 among others. Successive exposures to chlorhexidine due to delay in diagnosis might lead to further ACD episodes, and even to anaphylaxis, considering that immediate and delayed hypersensitivity may coexist.…”

“…[1][2][3] ACD from chlorhexidine has been widely described in adults; however, paediatric cases are scarce. 1,[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] With the objective to raise awareness about the importance of including this condition in the differential diagnosis of paediatric acute dermatosis, a case series of eight children with ACD from chlorhexidine is herein presented.…”