Abrasions can be disinfected with iodophor, which may be infected with bacteria as the skin breaks down on the surface of human abrasions and the subcutaneous tissue exudes. Iodophor is the most common disinfectant solution with iodine as the main internal component, which kills bacteria and fungi, including budding spores. Iodophor is non-irritating and can be used on the wound surface, inside the wound, in the mouth, perineum, and mucous membranes. Iodophor is not painful to the wound when applied and does not cause hyperpigmentation after application. If the wound exudes a lot after disinfection with iodophor, it may also need to be covered with petroleum jelly gauze and then covered with a dressing.