Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Used an envelope wetter http://www.shopping.com/Staples-Staples-Envelope-Moistener/info to apply iodine to shoulder/arm/neck muscles. Area of year old surgical scar itches like crazy. Don't feel anything else. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Itching is because the skin is soaking up the iodine like mad. Itching occurs when people first use magnesium oil, for the same reason. If you are going to be painting your scar regularly, you need to use a carrier oil. The iodine is oxidating and will irritate the skin. It's not toxic to the skin, it's just a chemical thing. So you want to take a small amount of oil in your hand, then add some drops of iodine, then apply. Or use the applicator-- be aware the sponge will be soaking up medicine. Just use enough oil to lubricate, not to make a big mess. You want an oil that soaks in quickly, like Jojoba or coconut oil. Castor oil is healing in its own right and is a very good choice for healing. Other good options have been discussed. Even olive oil would be good, not as good as those others, but serviceable. You don't want to use vegetable oil like corn or soy or canola etc. -- moderator On 22 Feb 2012 at 23:15, southphillylily wrote: > Used an envelope wetter > http://www.shopping.com/Staples-Staples-Envelope-Moistener/info to > apply iodine to shoulder/arm/neck muscles. > > Area of year old surgical scar itches like crazy. > > Don't feel anything else. Lynn > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Owner: Buist, ND HC > Moderators: Baker, Kathleen Blake, Donna Iler, Linn > > All off topic posts should go to the IodineOT group > IodineOT/ > > > The NEW MEMBER DOCUMENT (#1 on the list) > iodine/files/01%20NEW%20MEMBERS%2 > 0-%20READ%20FIRST/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Iodine was absorbed in 2 hours. Scar flatter. Will use castor oil. Thank you. Lynn>> Used an envelope wetter http://www.shopping.com/Staples-Staples-Envelope-Moistener/info to apply iodine to shoulder/arm/neck muscles. > > Area of year old surgical scar itches like crazy.> > Don't feel anything else. Lynn> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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