Ravi Kumar Chittoria Professor of Plastic Surgery & Registrar (Academic), Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine, Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India
Bharath Prakash Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India
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Journal of Global Medical Education and Research
3(1):p 7-9, January-June 2026. | DOI: NA
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Bharath Prakash, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Role of Topical Feracrylum in Management of Chemical Burns. Jr of
Glob Med Edu and Res. 2026;3(1):07-09.
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Received : March 17, 2026
Accepted : May 20, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Chemical burns are prevalent and may inflict considerable physical, psychological,
social, and economic burdens. Chemical burns can be life-threatening and lead to
significant aesthetic and functional outcomes, representing 30% of all burn-related
fatalities. Chemical burns result from corrosive substances (acids and alkalis) that
cause extensive damage to tissues. Chemical burns still present various challenges
for clinicians treating such cases.
Feracrylum, a soluble mix of partial ferrous salts (II and III) of polyacrylic acid,
is classified as a chemical hemostatic agent and an antimicrobial substance. Its
molecular weight falls between 500,000 and 800,000 Daltons, which hinders
systemic absorption and avoids adverse effects on the liver, kidneys, adrenal
glands, cardiovascular system, or hemostatic systems. Feracrylum possesses
antibacterial characteristics, reducing the likelihood of wound infections
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Bharath Prakash, Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Role of Topical Feracrylum in Management of Chemical Burns. Jr of
Glob Med Edu and Res. 2026;3(1):07-09.
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