However, the newest skincare hack on TikTok suggests using povidone-iodine—a topical antiseptic used to clean cuts, burns, and scrapes—as a way to get rid of pimples and clear up acne and ...

Use a cotton swab or clean nail-polish brush to coat JUST THE TIP and the underside of your clean nail. If you wear polish, put the white iodine on the underside. Do this daily for only one week ...

Betadine is the brand name for povidone-iodine, an amber-colored liquid typically sold as a 10% solution as an antiseptic for cleaning wounds and skin. A 0.5% solution is sold as a gargle for ...

We hypothesized that preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine–alcohol is more protective against infection than is povidone–iodine. We randomly assigned adults undergoing clean ...

You don’t need hydrogen peroxide or iodine products to thoroughly clean a simple cut or scrape. Just follow these steps: Rinse the wound in clear water to loosen and remove dirt and debris.

Among many Nigerians, the first instinct upon seeing a gaping, bleeding wound would be to apply iodine tincture or use methylated spirit to clean or possibly reduce blood flow. This practice was ...