Does anyone know the substance used to clean your skin just before it is cut during an operation?

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ginger2230	I actually had surgery today,and they used Betodine on me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Luvle	it is Iodine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katiekins_78	I think they use Iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

journey rocks	It's Iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Unknown	uummmm i would say water and soap is the best option or whatever your doctor recommended you depends on your skin if your allergic to some ingredients plus at this time ur skin is gona be delicate so just watch out don't just put anything on ur skin :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Annie	i always thought that it was iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rick_wenham	Its a medical strength Iodine, its yellowy/brown in colour and is a great antiseptic, it kills every nasty bacteria. The advantage of the grotty colour is the surgeon can see where it is and what area is sterile. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

j_carey2006	iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tennile	it is Iodine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Danielle	Iodine, if your going in for an op, best o luck. You can ask the surgeon/doctor before the op and he will be able to fill you in Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jaelbird	I always thought it was betadine - that may just be the brand name though! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nun ya Biz	Betadine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

snikleback	iodine brown substance Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bridal Shower	Rubbing alcohol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JACKIE	Usually Iodine solution but if you are sensitive to this its a chlohexidine solution. Luv J x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fossilfrontier280	A Povadone-Iodine solution called betadine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

two2fly	I believe it is Iodine or a solution containing mostly Iodine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pama	Its Iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daklove2002	Betadine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tiredsurgeon	There are several actually. betadine is the brownish/orange soap that many centers use. It is Iodine based. It comes in two formulations a "scrub" and a "paint". Most surgical preps use scrub followed by paint. The so-called "white Iodine" people are talking about isn't Iodine based. It's Chlorhexidene and is another type of skin disinfectant. It's clear and doesn't stain the skin. Hibiclens is another clear product that is used sometimes. Simple isopropyl rubbing alcohol can be used as well. There is a newer product on the market called Duraprep which is a combination of alcohol and a sticky Iodine-based iodophor that stays stuck to the skin for some time. It doesn't wash off with water and soap. Usually it wears off on it's own or can be taken off with lotion. It has shown decreased wound infection rates in some studies compared with traditional preps. Hope this answers your question. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

little sister	I think your talking about betadine..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs G	Is it not Hibbiscrub...? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

russell B	It's an Iodine based disinfectant used to clean your skin of bacteria and possible causes of infection. It makes you go yellowish, in colour, due to the Iodine in it. It is called betadine. It is used like a liquid soap but can come in an aerosol spray to spray on area to disinfect it but that's used more commonly for cuts and grazes when you attend A&E. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SANDRA O	iodine scrub Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maria bartoninfrance	Yep that browny orangey liquid is nothing but good old Iodine. Merry Christmas.xx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rainbow	iodine i think ..its a orangy red colour Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tarotangel	Iodine Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pooterilgatto	There is also white Iodine, as well as the Brown Iodine. betadine is also a disinfectant, and brown in color either may be used, and taking a shower before going into surgery with pHisoderm is also recommended, it is found in the OTC Body wash Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Julez81	It is definately Iodine. It is yellow, smells nasty but kills everything, like bacteria etc. Hope this helps! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

starlet108	Its Iodine xx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lyfsavr1	Provodine or betadine... they are types of Iodine: Iodine; for those allergic to Iodine they use alcohol; for those allergic to Iodine and alcohol (yes there are some that have a lot of sensitivities) a microbial soap. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No