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Potassium permanganate
Yellow soft paraffin can be applied to the nails to prevent staining

Potassium permanganate

Yellow soft paraffin can be applied to the nails to prevent staining  


Keywords: Female, Fingernail, Fungal infection, Hand, Non-clinical-image, Yellow soft parraffin



What is potassium permanganate?

Potassium permanganate is an oxidising agent with disinfectant, deodorising, and astringent properties. Its chemical formula is KMnO4. It is sometimes called by its common name, Condy's crystals.

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