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Getting rid of betadine stains after surgery

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Ilya Eden

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A fiend of mine just had her procedure done, and now she`s stuck with stubborn betadine stains on her skin. They look kinda harsh and I'm wondering if anyone has advice on the best way to get rid of them without irritating the skin, especially since everything's still sensitive after surgery. I've tried gentle soap and wipes so far, but no luck fully fading the stain. Should I just wait it out, or are there safe creams or natural remedies that can speed up the process?
Tips for Removing Betadine Stains After IVF Procedures?
 
Ilya Eden said:
A fiend of mine just had her procedure done, and now she`s stuck with stubborn betadine stains on her skin. They look kinda harsh and I'm wondering if anyone has advice on the best way to get rid of them without irritating the skin, especially since everything's still sensitive after surgery. I've tried gentle soap and wipes so far, but no luck fully fading the stain. Should I just wait it out, or are there safe creams or natural remedies that can speed up the process?
Tips for Removing Betadine Stains After IVF Procedures?
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Betadine is really hard to remove. As for me, I bring out my good ol coconut oil whenever I got the stains. You don't have to go hard and harsh on it. Really gentle scrubbing is good already.
 
Ilya Eden said:
A fiend of mine just had her procedure done, and now she`s stuck with stubborn betadine stains on her skin. They look kinda harsh and I'm wondering if anyone has advice on the best way to get rid of them without irritating the skin, especially since everything's still sensitive after surgery. I've tried gentle soap and wipes so far, but no luck fully fading the stain. Should I just wait it out, or are there safe creams or natural remedies that can speed up the process?
Tips for Removing Betadine Stains After IVF Procedures?
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oh dear, you can remove the stain by rubbing alcohol using a cotton ball
 
I had a similar experience once, after I got a pretty bad cut on my leg, my aunt put Betadine all over it. I also started using coconut oil, and it really did the trick without irritating my skin. I might try rubbing alcohol next time too.
 
My sister used milk! She soaked cotton on milk to help loosen the stain without rubbing hard. The skin should shed the color on its own over a few days. Just keep things gentle while it heals.
 

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