A Rare Case of Anal and Perianal Chemical Burn in a Child due to Potassium Permanganate Crystals

Dash, Suvashis; Bhojani, Jatin; Sharma, Sonam

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“…The powerful oxidizing nature of KMnO 4 produces potassium hydroxide and manganese dioxide, which produces coagulative necrosis in the contact site. The most common sites of chemical burns produced by KMnO 4 are exposed areas such as face and hands 1 . Older reports describe vaginal burns caused by illegal use of KMnO 4 as an abortifacient 19 .…”

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“…Older reports describe vaginal burns caused by illegal use of KMnO 4 as an abortifacient 19 . There are also reports of ocular, oral, perianal and gluteal chemical burns occurring with KMnO 4 use 1,20,21 . Early management of such burns involves copious irrigation of the site, thorough wound care and removal of dead tissue 1 …”

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“…The most common sites of chemical burns produced by KMnO 4 are exposed areas such as face and hands. 1 Older reports describe vaginal burns caused by illegal use of KMnO 4 as an abortifacient. 19 There are also reports of ocular, oral, perianal and gluteal chemical burns occurring with KMnO 4 use.…”

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“…Potassium permanganate (KMnO 4 ; also known as permanganate of potash, Condy's crystals, chameleon mineral and cairox) is a widely available, over‐the‐counter (OTC) preparation 1,2 . It has oxidizing, astringent, antiseptic and antifungal properties that may be used to clean or deodorize wounds 3 .…”

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“…Potassium permanganate (KMnO 4 ; also known as permanganate of potash, Condy's crystals, chameleon mineral and cairox) is a widely available, over-thecounter (OTC) preparation. 1,2 It has oxidizing, astringent, antiseptic and antifungal properties that may be used to clean or deodorize wounds. 3 A national survey of UK dermatologists found significant gaps in knowledge about the preparation and clinical use of KMnO 4 , and the management of accidental ingestion.…”

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Potassium permanganate: a ‘desert island drug’ in dermatology

Palaniappan

Karthikeyan

2022

Clin Experimental Derm

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Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is an astringent with oxidizing and antiseptic properties, which dates from the 17th century and has been in medical use since the early 1800s. It is available as an over‐the‐counter preparation and is often used as compresses and baths for various exudative dermatoses. Its advantages include lower cost, good healing rate and reduced allergenic potential. However, it can stain skin (as well as clothing and ceramics), and more serious adverse effects include chemical burns and systemic toxicity. Owing to its easy availability, there is a risk of accidental or deliberate ingestion of this drug. The focus of this article is to increase awareness among dermatologists about the clinical use and adverse effects of KMnO4, as well as the signs and management of systemic toxicity.

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Potassium permanganate: a ‘desert island drug’ in dermatology

Palaniappan

Karthikeyan

2022

Clin Experimental Derm

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Superstition, Misconceptions, and Magical Beliefs in Burns Patients—A Cross-Sectional Study of 100 Patients

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Muthukumar

Sharma

2020

Journal of Burn Care &Amp; Research

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Superstitious beliefs have been frequently encountered in our day-to-day practices among patients and caretakers. Though this is a common phenomenon, there is a paucity of data pertaining to these beliefs due to various reasons. Many of these beliefs are deep engraved into the culture and mindsets of the population. This is an observational study performed in Tertiary burn care center in India during period October 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Data from 100 patient units were collected through a set of questionnaires given to each of patient and their caregivers/family members and responses were collected and analyzed. In the food category of superstitions, there was a thought that white colored foods had to be avoided to avoid pus discharge and wound healing in 60% of the response; eating pomegranate or drinking the juice of pomegranate improves the hemoglobin in 80% of the response. Wearing various colored strings in various parts of the body seemed to be a dominant practice in 85% of the responses, wearing the hair with origin from human, donkeys, horses, and various animals was practiced in 45% of people and wearing peacock feathers was seen in 40% of patients. About 95% of the patients thought adversely to the idea of bathing or even contact of the water with the wounds. This study is an attempt to analyze the different parameters of superstition, misconception, and magical beliefs.

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Modern chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Part II

Britsun¹,

Simurova²,

Popova³

et al. 2021

J. Org. Pharm. Chem.

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Aim. To generalize and systematize information on the properties of modern chemical disinfectants and antiseptic agents (DA and AA) – peroxide compounds, surfactants, salts of heavy metals and metals of variable valence in the highest oxidation state, alcohols, phenols and quaternary ammonium salts.Results and discussion. The classification of DA and AA by the chemical structure was performed. The spectrum of their activity, directions and forms of DA and AA were given. Toxicity and the impact on the environment were described.Conclusions. The results of the study conducted allow us to state that modern DA and AA of a wide spectrum of action are peracetic acid and, to a certain extent, hydrogen peroxide. However, they are unstable in dilute solutions. Other reagents are chemically stable, but they are characterized by a weak or average action against spores and viruses. The most effective DA and AA are mixtures (combinations) of compounds belonging to different classes. The examples of these combinations are “surfactants + biguanidine derivatives”; “quaternary ammonium salts + phenol derivatives”; “surfactants + aldehydes”; “quaternary ammonium salts + hydrogen peroxide”. These mixtures combine the advantages and compensate for the disadvantages of individual DA and AA.

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A Rare Case of Anal and Perianal Chemical Burn in a Child due to Potassium Permanganate Crystals

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Potassium permanganate: a ‘desert island drug’ in dermatology

Potassium permanganate: a ‘desert island drug’ in dermatology

Superstition, Misconceptions, and Magical Beliefs in Burns Patients—A Cross-Sectional Study of 100 Patients

Modern chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Part II

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