Betadine: a Guru Score of 70% from 2 skincare experts

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What the gurus are saying.

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~Approved

"I actually like Betadine quite a bit for cleaning wounds. It's less traumatic and harsh on skin cells. Dermatologists like Betadine so much that some skin surgeons will actually tell their patients postoperatively to clean the site with Betadine and they still turn out with great looking scars."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"I actually like Betadine quite a bit for cleaning wounds. It's less traumatic and harsh on skin cells. Dermatologists like Betadine so much that some skin surgeons will actually tell their patients postoperatively to clean the site with Betadine and they still turn out with great looking scars."

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"Iodine theoretically can cause some skin cell damage. I don't see it as readily in my practice, and a lot of my colleagues or surgeons will recommend patients post-operatively to cleanse the wounds with Betadine or iodine and patients do well, they still heal up just fine."

Dr Dray

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~Mixed

"This is Betadine, another antiseptic that also can be helpful for deodorizing in a similar fashion. The issue with this is it is a little bit more likely to be irritating and it makes a mess. Usually I tell people to get either the solution, but honestly these swab sticks are a really handy way to use it less messy."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Betadine?

Betadine is an antiseptic wound cleanser containing iodine, designed to disinfect minor cuts, scrapes, and post-surgical sites.

Is Betadine worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is Betadine's Guru Score?

Betadine holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

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