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Is Decolorized iodine the same as regular iodine?

Many other readers hastened to tell us that we should have mentioned clear iodine. It is also called decolorized or “white” iodine and won’t stain the skin the way brown tincture of iodine does. It should be available in most drugstores, though you might have to ask the pharmacist to help you find it.

What can white iodine be used for?

Iodine can be used topically in a liquid form to help treat and prevent infections. It works by killing bacteria in and around mild cuts and scrapes. Topical iodine should not be used on newborn babies. It should also not be used for deep cuts, animal bites, or burns.