POVIDONE-IODINE 10% ANTIFUNGAL IS CATEGORY I for the treatment of athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm, FDA told Purdue Frederick in a recent feedback letter.

Is iodine effective against ringworm?

Povidone-Iodine preparations have a broad antimicrobial spectrum of activity. It appears to be an effective agent for the treatment of ringworm infection of the feet (Combleet, Barsky & Firestein 1958). In this trial there was a clinical success rate of 82% in a total of fifty patients.

Does iodine kill fungal infections?

Iodine is indicated for the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including ulcers, burns, cuts and other minor injuries. The greatest benefit of iodine intake is its effectiveness in killing Candida and other fungi and microbes.