Iodophor should not be used to wash the inside of the ear, but the ear can be wiped with iodophor to disinfect it when it is traumatized.
Iodophor is a topical disinfectant solution used for skin infections and disinfection. Usually, patients should not use iodophor to wash the ear, because iodophor can be irritating, and the skin of the external ear canal and auricle is fragile and sensitive, which can cause discomfort in the ear. If the skin of the external ear canal is broken, the patient can usually disinfect it with iodophor, thus preventing infection.
For those who have the need to wash their ears, they should use special cleaning solution for the ear or seek medical attention for symptomatic treatment by applying medication such as saline and antibiotic ear drops. In daily life, patients need to strengthen the ear care, avoid water in the ear, and also avoid rubbing foreign objects to stimulate the ear. If you are allergic to povidone-iodine, you can not use povidone-iodine, and povidone-iodine is contraindicated for internal use.
It is recommended to use povidone-iodine rationally, and those who suffer from ear diseases need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, not indiscriminate use of drugs.