Chlorhexidine gluconate and Dermatitis exfoliative generalised - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatitis exfoliative generalised is reported as a side effect among people who take Chlorhexidine gluconate (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are female, 2-9 old, also take Xolair, and have Itching.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatitis exfoliative generalised when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,183 people who have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chlorhexidine gluconate?

Chlorhexidine gluconate has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,233 Chlorhexidine gluconate users. Check the latest studies of Chlorhexidine gluconate.

What is Dermatitis exfoliative generalised?

Dermatitis exfoliative generalised (inflammatory skin disease with erythema and scaling that affects nearly the entire cutaneous surface) is found to be associated with 261 drugs and 198 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatitis exfoliative generalised.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

8,183 people reported to have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate.
Among them, 14 people (0.17%) have Dermatitis exfoliative generalised.

Could Chlorhexidine gluconate cause Dermatitis exfoliative generalised?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative generalised when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatitis exfoliative generalised when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

Xolair: 14 people, 100.00%
Hydroxyzine: 13 people, 92.86%
Periogard: 12 people, 85.71%
Benadryl: 11 people, 78.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatitis exfoliative generalised? *

Wound Secretion: 14 people, 100.00%
Weight Increased: 14 people, 100.00%
Aggression: 14 people, 100.00%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 14 people, 100.00%
Discomfort: 14 people, 100.00%
Drug Ineffective: 14 people, 100.00%
Dry Skin: 14 people, 100.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 14 people, 100.00%
Emotional Distress: 14 people, 100.00%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 14 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 14 people, 100.00%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 100.00%
Itching: 14 people, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Chlorhexidine gluconate) and Chlorhexidine gluconate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

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