Potassium permanganate crystal necroses T88.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Multiple necroses of the skin with reddened, inflammatory environment by exposure to highly concentrated potassium permanganate solutions or potassium permanganate crystals.

Therapy
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Removal of necroses by means of curettage and local therapy with glucocorticoid-containing external preparations under envelopes with physiological saline solution. In case of superinfection antibiotic therapy.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020