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I had surgery on my left wrist on the 11th. the orange stuff they used caused a very itchy rash and i told them i was allergic to betadine. any ideas?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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? iodide allergy: It sounds like a possible allergy to iodides (iodine-containing substances). If there is a rash in areas which were coated by the "orange stuff", that represents a "contact dermatitis". Contact the surgeon to confirm it was an iodinated substance, and note for the future your iodine allergy.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I had surgery on my left wrist on the 11th. the orange stuff they used caused a very itchy rash and i told them i was allergic to betadine. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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