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I applied povidone-iodine on pimple away from my anus. no pain and becomes pale around it. less redness. slightly itch often. how is it? is it good?

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Dr. Forrest Jones answered

Need to change: The iodine causes itching when it dries. What are you treating?

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/10/2015

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Folliculitis : Do not use concentrated . Consider use topical antibiotics. If it gets larger may need antibiotics or plus lncision and drainage

Dr Harte and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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A member asked:

I applied povidone-iodine on pimple away from my anus. no pain and becomes pale around it. less redness. slightly itch often. how is it? is it good?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Forrest Jones answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Harte and 4 doctors agreed

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