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Betadine or chlorhexidine for skin rash?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Neither: They are meant to be antiseptics and not for controlling skin rash. Occasionally they are used for pustular skin rash.

Dr Rafat and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2015

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