Question 1

how long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?

Accepted Answer

Few  days to a week: Be careful , somtimes those what you think are mole could be some else like skin cancer? Check with your dr?

Question 2

if i put iodine on a mole, would the mole eventually fall off? i also wondered if i should surround the mole w/ vasoline to protect the skin.

Accepted Answer

Mole Removal: Iodine placed on a mole will not cause the mole to fall off. The only way to remove a mole correctly is surgical excision.

Question 3

what turns iodine into tincture of iodine?

Accepted Answer

It's formula: From wikipedia:
"usp tincture of iodine is defined in the U.S. National formulary (nf) as containing in each 100 ml, 1.8 to 2.2 grams of elemental iodine, and 2.1 to 2.6 grams of sodium iodide. Alcohol is 50 ml and the balance is purified water. This "2% free iodine" solution provides about one mg of free iodine per drop."  iodine is neutral i2; iodide is a -1 charged ion (i-).

Question 4

which is best? iodine tincture, merthiolate tincture, or mercurochrome?

Accepted Answer

They are all: outdated treatments.

Question 5

poked by thumbtack at work, squeezed blood out&immediately applied iodine tincture bp, no rust on thumbtack, havent had tetanus shot, risk of tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Small risk: if tack was clean and new... Monitor yourself for any adverse symptoms as well as the area and keep it very clean and protected. If you are concerned be sure to follow up with your doctor right away!

Question 6

what is tincture of iodine used for?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of iodine: Is a medicine that has been used for years as a topical antiseptic. It's use has waned due to stinging when applied & staining of skin & clothing.

Question 7

i've been putting small drops of iodine tincture on tooth abcess until i can see the dentist. it seems to take the swelling down. is this effective?

Accepted Answer

No, stop this: Do not place  tincture of iodine in your mouth.  Elemental iodine is toxic.

There is no home cure for dental abscesses and there is no reason to delay seeing a dentist.   Set an appointment asap.

Question 8

i had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

Accepted Answer

The strips fall off: The strips(plasters) will fall off themselves in 5-6 days. This area of skin(face) heals faster than other skin areas of your body.

Question 9

why did hair fall out of my skin mole? is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Not significant : Usually hair associated with moles do not disappear spontaneously .  If there are other changes with your mole such as color change, growth in diameter or height as well as sensitivity it should be checked out by your doctor.

Question 10

there was a 1cm diameter size raised mole on my scalp. recently it started to dry and fall in pieces. how come?

Accepted Answer

Not a mole: It is a protein plaque known as a keratosis. It can also be called a keratin plaque.

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How long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?

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If i put iodine on a mole, would the mole eventually fall off? i also wondered if i should surround the mole w/ vasoline to protect the skin.

A member asked:

What turns iodine into tincture of iodine?

A member asked:

Which is best? iodine tincture, merthiolate tincture, or mercurochrome?

A member asked:

Poked by thumbtack at work, squeezed blood out&immediately applied iodine tincture bp, no rust on thumbtack, havent had tetanus shot, risk of tetanus?

A member asked:

What is tincture of iodine used for?

A member asked:

I've been putting small drops of iodine tincture on tooth abcess until i can see the dentist. it seems to take the swelling down. is this effective?

A member asked:

I had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

A member asked:

Why did hair fall out of my skin mole? is this bad?

A member asked:

There was a 1cm diameter size raised mole on my scalp. recently it started to dry and fall in pieces. how come?

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