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Published in Dermatology

Expert Opinion / Commentary · December 01, 2016

2016 Top Stories in Dermatology: Chlorhexidine Keratitis: Safety of Chlorhexidine as a Facial Antiseptic

Ashish Bhatia MD, FAAD

 

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  1. Collins LK, Knackstedt TJ, Samie FH. Antiseptic use in Mohs and reconstructive surgery: an American College of Mohs surgery member survey. Dermatol Surg 2015;41(1):164-166.
  2. Steinsapir KD, Woodward JA. Chlorhexidine Keratitis: Safety of Chlorhexidine as a Facial Antiseptic [published online July 4, 2016]. Dermatol Surg. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000822
  3. Lai P, Coulson C, Pothier D, Rutka J. Chlorhexidine ototoxicity in ear surgery part II: survey of preparation solution used by otolaryngologists in Canada: is there a cause for concern? J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2011;40(6):441-445.

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