Update on antibacterial soaps: the FDA takes a second look at triclosans.

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  • Author(s): Bergstrom KG
  • Source:
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD [J Drugs Dermatol] 2014 Apr; Vol. 13 (4), pp. 501-3.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Physicians Continuing Education Corporation Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101160020 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1545-9616 (Print) Linking ISSN: 15459616 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Drugs Dermatol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: <2007- > : New York, NY : Physicians Continuing Education Corporation
      Original Publication: New York, NY : Strategic Communication in Dermatology
    • Subject Terms:
      United States Food and Drug Administration*; Anti-Infective Agents, Local/*adverse effects ; Consumer Product Safety/*legislation & jurisprudence ; Soaps/*adverse effects ; Triclosan/*adverse effects; Drug Hypersensitivity/etiology ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Endocrine Disruptors/adverse effects ; Household Articles ; Humans ; Schools ; United States
    • Abstract:
      In December of 2013 the Food and Drug Administration announced it would look further into the safety and efficacy of the biocide triclosan and requested further safety data as part of a new review with the Environmental Protection Agency. The use of triclosan has increased exponentially since its introduction in in 1972, to the point that 75% of commercial soap brands contain triclosan and 76% of a nationwide sample of adults and children excrete triclosan in the urine. This announcement raised an important dialog about the appropriate use of all over the counter biocides. Particular concerns include whether these biocides are more effective than regular soaps, whether they may create new drug resistant bacteria, and whether they may also act as hormone disruptors in humans or the environment.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Anti-Infective Agents, Local)
      0 (Endocrine Disruptors)
      0 (Soaps)
      4NM5039Y5X (Triclosan)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20140411 Date Completed: 20141231 Latest Revision: 20140410
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      24719072