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A member asked:
Symptoms of betadine skin allergy ?
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LIke any contact: Itching, raised bumps, redness, occasionally blistering similar to other contact allergies. The rash may not appear until a couple of days after the contact.
Answered 3/24/2015
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Multiple: The skin reacts to contact allergy in many ways. It usually turns red, swells and it may develop blisters. It is usually itchy, but may also feel like a burning sensation. This would occur in the area of the contact only (where the betadine touched your skin).
Answered 4/13/2018
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