How do you treat toenail fungus with iodine?
How do you treat toenail fungus with iodine?
I obtained a bottle of 2.5% iodine tincture at a cost of $3.27, and applied one drop of the solution daily, with occasional lapses, to the tip of the affected toenail. The iodine travelled rapidly into the depths of the affected subungual tissues.
Will tincture of iodine cure toenail fungus?
As a tincture, it has broad antiseptic activity. You are correct that it kills fungus. Tincture of iodine is dark brown, and it can stain, so not everyone will want to use it on the face. Other readers have also reported success applying tincture of iodine to fungus-infected nails.
Can I put iodine on my skin?
When applied to the skin: Iodine is LIKELY SAFE for most people when applied to the skin using approved and appropriately diluted products. Iodine is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used directly on the skin, it can cause skin irritation, stains, allergic reactions, and other side effects.
Should you put iodine on an open wound?
Do not use topical iodine on deep, puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Do not cover the wound to which you have applied topical iodine with a tight dressing or bandage since this may increase the chance of side effects.
How can I remove iodine stains from my hands?
Get a cotton ball or pad. Look for thin, absorbent cotton balls or pads at your local drugstore. Do not use tissue or toilet paper, as it is not absorbent enough. You risk getting iodine stains on your fingers or hands when you try to remove it from your skin. Dab the cotton ball or pad in rubbing alcohol.
Can you use tincture of iodine on nails?
As a tincture, it has broad antiseptic activity. You are correct that it kills fungus. Tincture of iodine is dark brown and it can stain, so not everyone will want to use it on the face. Other readers have also reported success applying tincture of iodine to fungus-infected nails.
How do you remove iodine stains from countertops?
Michelle Driscoll, a cleaning expert, suggests: “To remove iodine stains from your countertop, mix a few drops of ammonia with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide. Soak a cloth in the solution and place the cloth over the stain until it is removed.”
What’s the best way to remove iodine from clothes?
Removing Iodine From Clothing or Fabrics Flush the fabric with water. As soon as you notice the iodine stain on your clothes, immediately bring the clothing item to the sink and flush it with cold water. Create a solution of water, ammonia and liquid laundry detergent.
Get a cotton ball or pad. Look for thin, absorbent cotton balls or pads at your local drugstore. Do not use tissue or toilet paper, as it is not absorbent enough. You risk getting iodine stains on your fingers or hands when you try to remove it from your skin. Dab the cotton ball or pad in rubbing alcohol.
What can I use to clean iodine tincture?
If however, you do get stained by Iodine, try cleaning it with a Hydrogen Peroxide solution. Container with cap, Snapple bottles work great. I am re-using mine from a past Iodine extraction. Air-Tight container, either glass or tempered plastic. Step 2: Add the Iodine Tincture to the Bottle. Pretty simple and basic.
Can you get rid of brown spots from iodine?
unsightly brown stains as sun/age spots. I figure even if the skin gets real. dried out from the iodine, it’s worth it to get rid of the age/sun spots.
How does iodine tincture remove Sun age spots?
If the sun/age spots are really fungus, perhaps the diligent applications of iodine tincture, only available in 2%, still does the trick? Not quite sure what to make of it, but sure am glad to find something that works with such unsightly brown stains as sun/age spots. I figure even if the skin gets real