What percentage of potassium permanganate is used for anal fissures

The ratio of potassium permanganate for anal fissure is 1:5000.
Anal fissure can use potassium permanganate sitz bath, the use of potassium permanganate sitz bath can relieve pain, eliminate edema, so as to reduce the anal fissure patients with serious pain problems, preparation, potassium permanganate and water ratio of 1:5000, the color of the preparation is slightly red, the concentration is too high may burn the skin and mucous membranes, the concentration is too low can’t play a role in the treatment.
Potassium permanganate is used in sitz baths to a reasonable concentration, the water temperature is usually controlled at about 40 degrees, the time of the sitz bath is about 20 minutes, and after the sitz bath is over, gauze is used to clean the local area. Note that patients who are allergic to the ingredients of potassium permanganate can not use this kind of drug, after using it may cause skin irritation, resulting in pain and itching.
Patients with anal fissure are advised to consult the anorectal department of regular hospitals for treatment, and usually pay attention to avoid constipation and do not eat spicy and stimulating food.