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Oral chemical burns caused by topical application of policresulen: a case report

  • Hwa Suk Chae (Department of Dentistry and Oral Medicine, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center) ;
  • Sohee Kang (Department of Dentistry, Yeungnam University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2022.07.04
  • Accepted : 2022.08.10
  • Published : 2023.07.31
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Abstract

Oral mucosal burns can occur after contact with various chemical agents, and commonly manifest as areas of mucosal sloughing and ulceration. Policresulen (Albothyl, Celltrion Pharm Inc.) is an over-the-counter topical antiseptic that is frequently used to treat stomatitis. Policresulen solution is highly acidic, with an approximate pH of 0.6; it can thus cause mucosal injury when improperly applied in the oral cavity. Here, we present a rare case of an oral mucosal burn resulting from incorrect self-administration of policresulen and emphasize the importance of increasing understanding of this adverse drug event among consumers and health professionals.

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