2015
DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000000239
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An Analysis of 72% Chromated Glycerin Used for Sclerotherapy

Abstract: Seventy-two percent CG has no contamination and maintains its reported potency up to 6 months while comparable with the cost of other commercially available sclerosants.

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“…CG is a chemical irritant widely used for this purpose. Chromium is mixed with glycerin, as it is a potent coagulating factor, to enhance the glycerin sclerosing properties of glycerin 4 . Although it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this use, it is widely used and it has been suggested to have a higher efficacy compared to polidocanol and sodium tetradecyl sulphate, which are alternative and FDA‐approved agents for sclerotherapy 5,6 …”
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“…CG is a chemical irritant widely used for this purpose. Chromium is mixed with glycerin, as it is a potent coagulating factor, to enhance the glycerin sclerosing properties of glycerin 4 . Although it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this use, it is widely used and it has been suggested to have a higher efficacy compared to polidocanol and sodium tetradecyl sulphate, which are alternative and FDA‐approved agents for sclerotherapy 5,6 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chromium is mixed with glycerin, as it is a potent coagulating factor, to enhance the glycerin sclerosing properties of glycerin. 4 Although it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for this use, it is widely used and it has been suggested to have a higher efficacy compared to polidocanol and sodium tetradecyl sulphate, which are alternative and FDA-approved agents for sclerotherapy. 5,6 Allergic skin reactions following sclerotherapy may manifest as allergic contact dermatitis, but also contact urticaria and (a vaguely described) 'erythema'.…”
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