# @geetayadavmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CurfSFLgemb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34173103-geetayadavmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9704da175e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-07-14T13:31:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Geeta Yadav (@geetayadavmd) — https://gondola.cc/geetayadavmd

## Caption

Iodine on breakouts! Is it effective or risky? 🤔🚫⁠
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Influencers have been promoting the use of iodine, a disinfectant, to prevent worsening infections and shrink existing pimples caused by bursting zits. Let’s examine the claims and risks:⁠
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🔍 The logic behind it: The belief is that iodine can speed up the healing process and reduce active whiteheads.⁠
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⚠️ The reality: While iodine may have some potential benefits for certain skin conditions, using it on breakouts is not recommended. It can cause skin irritation, inflammation, and rashes, which may worsen the condition or lead to other unwanted side effects.⁠
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💡 Expert recommendation: As a #derm I do not recommend using iodine on breakouts. Safer and more effective treatments for acne exist, such as topical medications containing ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, which are specifically formulated to target acne-causing bacteria and promote healing.⁠
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For more skincare tips and expert advice, click that follow button!⁠
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Credit @nicokolsen⁠
#DermReact #AcneTreatment #SkinHealth⁠
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## Tags

skinhealth, dermreact, acnetreatment, derm

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