title: Iodine absorption after topical administration.
abstract: Absorption from povidone-iodine preparations after topical administration has been reported to be negligible, but an elderly woman had increased serum iodine levels with possible metabolic complications after povidone-iodine solution was applied to decubitus ulcers.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007455:Iodine / Q000097:blood*; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012869:Skin Absorption
chemical_list: D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D007455:Iodine; D011205:Povidone