If you plan on using povidone-iodine, Dr. Alam suggested using a cotton ball, cotton swab, or a small piece of sterile gauze to apply the solution to your pimples.

However, povidone-iodine is much stronger than alcohol, and it stings a lot less. Finally, it’s best to consult your surgeon or dermatologist about your skin problem.

Povidone-iodine is equally effective in the 1% and 5% formulations for the chemical preparation of donor corneas, and the 1% formulation should be considered to avoid toxicity of the tissues ...

Gargling with povidone-iodine mouthwash, which has been used as a preprocedural rinse to control COVID-19 in dentistry, may result in a high ingestion rate of iodine, according to a study published ...

A prospective, randomized, open-level clinical trial demonstrates that gargling with povidone-iodine accelerates viral clearance and reduces saliva infectivity in patients with asymptomatic or ...