How to treat potassium permanganate burns

Potassium permanganate turns red instantly after being dissolved in water, and the color looks particularly bright, but it must be used in moderation because too high a concentration will only bring it into contact with the skin in moderation. Excessive contact can burn the skin and may even lead to counterproductive effects. It also has strong antioxidant properties, so it is a disinfectant product.

Symptoms of potassium permanganate burns on the skin

Potassium permanganate has a corrosive effect on the skin when it is in high concentration. After burning the skin, symptoms include redness and swelling, and in severe cases, blisters or exudation may occur. If this happens, it should be cleaned in time and some symptomatic treatments can be chosen.

Therefore, when we use potassium permanganate, we must choose a good concentration that is suitable for skin contact. For example, 0.01% potassium permanganate solution is often used clinically for wet compresses for some erosive skin diseases or soaking of tinea pedis. Dilute to a low concentration before contacting the skin.

How to use potassium permanganate solution

Potassium permanganate is a chemical with strong oxidizing properties. It can be dissolved in water and used as an external disinfectant when prepared into an aqueous solution.

The preparation concentration of potassium permanganate solution is generally one to five thousand, and it should be used immediately after preparation. Potassium permanganate solution can be used for skin disinfection and cleaning. It can also be used to disinfect perianal diseases or external genitalia infections. Generally, a sitz bath is used, and the sitz bath time is about five minutes.

If the concentration of potassium permanganate solution is too high, it can cause burns to local skin and mucous membranes, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and itching. If this happens, stop using it immediately and clean it carefully.