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Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause Psoriasis? 293 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 293 reports of Psoriasis have been filed in association with CHLORHEXIDINE (Dyna-Hex 2). This represents 3.3% of all adverse event reports for CHLORHEXIDINE.

293
Reports of Psoriasis with CHLORHEXIDINE
3.3%
of all CHLORHEXIDINE reports
286
Deaths
230
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Psoriasis From CHLORHEXIDINE?

Of the 293 reports, 286 (97.6%) resulted in death, 230 (78.5%) required hospitalization, and 228 (77.8%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Psoriasis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for CHLORHEXIDINE. However, 293 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does CHLORHEXIDINE Cause?

Rash (3,921) Joint swelling (3,779) Fatigue (3,486) Lower respiratory tract infection (3,485) Pruritus (3,476) Peripheral swelling (3,467) Pain (3,463) Hypersensitivity (3,453) Folliculitis (3,405) Impaired healing (3,341)

What Other Drugs Cause Psoriasis?

SECUKINUMAB (21,976) APREMILAST (19,255) ADALIMUMAB (16,698) ETANERCEPT (10,818) RISANKIZUMAB-RZAA (6,896) METHOTREXATE (6,283) USTEKINUMAB (4,955) INFLIXIMAB (3,524) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (3,428) IXEKIZUMAB (2,818)

Which CHLORHEXIDINE Alternatives Have Lower Psoriasis Risk?

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