Potassium permanganate is commercially available in a concentrated powder form. This chemical is typically used for cleaning fungus-prone areas, such as swimming pools, but is also valuable when treating some topical fungi, such as tinea pedis, which is commonly referred to as athlete's foot. Preparing potassium permanganate to treat tinea pedis is quick and easy.
Step 1
Fill a basin with 8 cups of water.
Step 2
Measure 3 tsp. of powdered potassium permanganate with the disposable teaspoon and add it to the water. Stir the water with the teaspoon until the potassium permanganate has dissolved. Discard the teaspoon.
Step 3
Soak your foot affected with tinea pedis in the basin for 20 minutes. Discard the water in the basin after soaking your foot. Soak your foot twice per day in a potassium permanganate solution for five days or when your tinea pedis has resolved itself, whichever comes last.
Things You'll Need
- Basin
- Water
- Powdered potassium permanganate
- Disposable teaspoon
References
- "Foundations of Nursing"; Lois White, et al.; 2010
- "Focus on Nursing Pharmacology"; Amy Morrison Karch; 2009
- "Clinical Dermatology"; Richard Weller, et al.; 2008
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