The yellowing of feet after soaking in potassium permanganate is generally caused by the coloring of the drug, which is a normal phenomenon, and can be restored in a few days by washing with water, but if there is a yellowing of the skin of the whole body and yellowing of the sclera, then it will be jaundice, which requires timely diagnosis and treatment.
Potassium permanganate has a certain color, used to soak feet will make the skin, nails coloring, yellowing, is a normal phenomenon, has the role of disinfection and sterilization, but need to follow the instructions for use, potassium permanganate concentration is too high may burn the skin. The yellowing of skin after potassium permanganate foot soak can be gradually recovered by washing with water for several days without special intervention.
However, if there is yellowing of the sclera and yellowing of the skin all over the body, it may be jaundice, which may be caused by viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholelithiasis, hemolytic anemia, etc. It is necessary to improve the liver function, abdominal ultrasound, etc. to make a clear diagnosis in a timely manner.