confusing the issue is an understatement lol.
the issue is pretty clear
as far as absorption of iodine into the blood stream from mucosa - it can happen with any form of the chemical - including povidone - in saying that, i have never been involved a single case of transient hypothyoidism from hyperiodenemia. in this situation, it is not being used on mucosa anyway, so it is a moot point
with 29 years 8 months and a few days of being paid to treat wounds, I posted with pretty confidence an excellent treatment plan for a moist umbilicus that had been overtreated with ointment.. when questioned, i provided lots of information on the use of the product for the same conditions. hillflowerranch, an emergency room nurse also endorsed the appropriateness of the use.
while povidone is better than polysporin ointment which, for an attached umbilical chord, is completely inappropriate, povidone however will not dry the area. in this situation, it needs the astringent qualities of the alcohol.every article i can find on the internet regarding the treatment of omphalitis in any animal backs this up.
povidone is good for diluting and irrigating wounds and body cavities but these days chlorhexadine has essentially replaced betadine - or povidone iodone in hospitals
