Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is betadine lotion is good for cellulities?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: If you have cellulitis which is caused by a bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, antibiotics are an absolute must to cure the infection. Betadine lotion is not likely to have an impact on healing the cellulitis.
Answered 4/20/2014
4.9k views
Thank
No: Betadine is very drying and actually fairly cytotoxic, so i personally would not recommend it. Real treatment of cellulitis without wounds is antibiotics.
Answered 7/4/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you exercise with cellulitis? I was told walking is good and have been doing a lot of that but would like to start indoor cycling again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Cellulitis for 20 days. Cloxaciline 14 days and cefirax 6. Improving very slowly. Redness not so bright anymore and there's no pain or swelling. good?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is good to use on an allergic rash from betadine contact?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Cellulitis for 19 days. Cloxaciline 14 days and cefirax 5 days. Improving very slowly. When I press the red skin the redness goes away. Good symptom?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Should you always visit a doctor if you suspect you have cellulitis? Can neosporin or betadine cure it?
Glan pennis-red patches & white scales-had neosporin h-now mucous like discharge with itchin.I wash it with hot water and use betadine lotion to clean?
Betadine (povidone lodine (etodolac) solution my surgeon gv it to me for cleaning my penis glans n reduce sensitivity m circumcised 12 days ago this lotion work?
What is good to use on a rash from betadine?
What is a good antibiotic for cellulitis following iv?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
