Can you wash shingles with potassium permanganate?

Herpes zoster lice varicella zoster virus infection caused by hungry skin disease, herpes zoster if there is no rupture, generally do not need to use potassium permanganate wash, if there is a rupture caused by oozing, you can use potassium permanganate wash.
If herpes zoster does not have symptoms such as breakouts, potassium permanganate is usually not needed. Antiviral medications can be applied to promote recovery, such as acyclovir cream and ganciclovir cream. If the lesions are broken, potassium permanganate can be used to wash them if necessary, which can play a disinfecting role and promote the recovery of the lesions.
Potassium permanganate may have adverse reactions, such as high concentration repeated use will cause corrosive burns, this solution is easy to deteriorate, should not be left for too long, do not use your hands to directly touch the potassium permanganate when preparing, to avoid being corroded or stained.
Patients with shingles should seek timely medical attention under the guidance of a doctor to use medication, not blindly self-medication, in order to avoid adverse effects.