Potassium permanganate is an antiseptic substance with antibacterial and antifungal action, which can be used to clean the skin with wounds, abscesses or chicken pox, for example, and facilitate skin healing.
Potassium permanganate can be found in pharmacies, in the form of tablets, which must be dissolved in water before use. It is important to know that these pills are for external use only and should not be taken.
What is it for
Potassium permanganate is indicated for cleaning and disinfecting wounds and ulcers, being an adjunct in the treatment of chicken pox, candidiasis or other skin wounds.
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How to use
One tablet of 100 mg of potassium permanganate should be diluted in 4 liters of warm water. Then, the affected area should be washed with this solution or remain immersed in water for a maximum of 10 minutes daily, after bathing, until the wounds disappear.
In addition, this solution can also be used through a sitz bath, in a bidet, basin or in a bathtub, for example, or by dipping a compress into the solution and applying it to the affected region.
Side effects
When immersed in water with the product for more than 10 minutes, itching and irritation of the skin may appear, and in some cases the skin may be stained.
Contraindications
Potassium permanganate should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to this substance and should be avoided on the face, especially near the eye region. This substance is for external use only and should never be ingested.
Care should also be taken not to hold the tablets directly with your hands, as they can cause irritation, redness, pain and burns.
