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A member asked:
Can oral providone iodine be used for skin disinfection or is it mouth only ? i have only that and some small wounds to treat.
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Yes: Yes. Be sure to have your "wounds" checked by a doctor unless they are very minor. I would feel more comfortable if I knew what wounds you are referring to.
Answered 8/8/2014
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