Hemostasis Today

April, 2026
April 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  
Jecko Thachil: Can We Use Styptics as Topical Haemostats in Bleeding Disorders
Mar 7, 2026, 15:19

Jecko Thachil: Can We Use Styptics as Topical Haemostats in Bleeding Disorders

Jecko Thachil, MAHSC Professor, at the University of Manchester, shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article he and his colleagues co-authored, adding:

”Styptics are topical agents which can stop bleeding.

Recently, regoliths have been identified as extra terrestrial topical haemostats.

James Bond used styptic pencils for shaving cuts, according to Ian Fleming

Can we use styptics like chitosan and nanopolymers as topical haemostats in bleeding disorders?”

Title: Should we consider styptics in patients with bleeding disorders?

Authors: Jecko Thachil

Read the Full Article on RPTH Journal

Jecko Thachil: Can We Use Styptics as Topical Haemostats in Bleeding Disorders

Stay updated on all scientific advances with Hemostasis Today.