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What to do if drained paronychia blister gets very soft after shower and opens up and under layers of very red skin are visible? i was using before povidone iodine, can it be still be added now that it is open?

Q: what to do if drained paronychia blister gets very soft after shower and opens up and under layers of very red skin are visible? i was using before povidone iodine, can it be still be added now that it is open?

: Yes, povidone iodine may be used on an open wound..

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Yes, povidone iodine may be used on an open wound..

Answered 5/9/2023

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A member asked:

What to do if drained paronychia blister gets very soft after shower and opens up and under layers of very red skin are visible? i was using before povidone iodine, can it be still be added now that it is open?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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