Potassium permanganate

What is potassium permanganate?

Potassium permanganate is an oxidizing agent with disinfecting, deodorizing and astringent properties. Its chemical formula is KMnO._{4 4}. It is sometimes called by its common name, Condy's Crystals.

In its raw state, potassium permanganate is a dark purple or almost black odorless crystal or granulate. dust.

What is potassium permanganate like? solution prepared?

A solution of potassium permanganate is prepared by dissolving crystals or powder in water with the aim of obtaining a solution of 1 in 10,000. Potassium permanganate tablets can also be used. If you use 400 mg tablets, add one to every 4 L of water. The tablets should be dissolved in hot water before you pour them into the bathroom.

The potassium permanganate solution should be pink in color.

What is potassium permanganate used for?

Potassium permanganate is useful in the following dermatological conditions:

• Infected eczema and blisters on the skin
• Wound cleaning, especially crying ulcers or abscesses

• Fungal infections such as athlete's foot.

Potassium permanganate baths are effective in treating infected eczema when there are blisters, pus, and / or oozing. Two daily baths for two days help dry the sores and relieve eczema.

Potassium permanganate solution can be used as a wet soak to blister wounds such as ulcers and abscesses. The cotton or gauze strips should be soaked in the solution and wrapped around the affected area for 20-30 minutes. The astringent action of potassium permanganate helps to dry the blister and prepare the wound for another treatment.

A solution to 1% (1 in 100) is used as a direct application to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot.

Precautions when using potassium permanganate

Potassium permanganate crystals and concentrated solutions are caustic and can burn the skin. Even fairly dilute solutions can irritate the skin and repeated use can cause burns. If redness or irritation continues, notify your doctor. When preparing solutions, make sure that the crystals or tablets are completely dissolved in water before use.

Potassium permanganate baths are not suitable for dry skin conditions.

Be aware that potassium permanganate can leave a brown spot on the skin and nail as well as the bath or container that contains the solution. Use nail polish or apply soft paraffin to fingernails and toenails before treatment.