EVANS Dermal Powder 20g
£39.65
Evans Dermal Powder
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EVANS Dermal Antiseptic Powder is a povidone-iodine antiseptic powder in a 20g puffer tube, used to help prevent infection in superficial wounds. Powder rather than liquid, which is the whole reason to keep one.
Why an antiseptic powder rather than a liquid
A liquid antiseptic runs. On a graze on a shin, a weeping patch or a fold of skin, it goes where gravity takes it and leaves the site almost as soon as you have applied it. A powder stays where it is puffed, and it dries the surface rather than wetting it further.
That makes it useful precisely where liquids are awkward: skin folds, between toes, chafed areas, and shallow weeping grazes that will not dry out under a wet antiseptic.
What povidone-iodine does
Povidone-iodine releases iodine slowly onto the skin surface, which is what gives it a broad antiseptic action against bacteria, fungi and viruses without the sting of alcohol-based products. It is one of the oldest and best-understood topical antiseptics, and the slow release is why it keeps working after application rather than only at the moment of contact.
Iodine is not for everyone. Avoid it if you have a known iodine sensitivity or a thyroid disorder, and ask a doctor before using it on a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a newborn, or anyone with impaired thyroid function. Do not use it on large areas, deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, or animal bites. Those need assessment, not a powder.
How to use antiseptic powder on a superficial wound
Clean the wound and the surrounding skin first, and remove any visible dirt or grit. Powder applied over debris seals the debris in. Dry the area, then puff a light, even layer over the wound surface. Cover with a dressing if the site needs protecting. Reapply as directed on the pack.
Stock it alongside your other first aid supplies, or see the cohesive bandage for holding a dressing over the treated area.
Specifications
| Brand | EVANS |
| Active ingredient | Povidone-iodine |
| Form | Antiseptic powder, puffer tube |
| Size | 20g |
| Carton quantity | 48 |
| Indication | Helps prevent infection in superficial wounds |
Antiseptic powder FAQs
What is antiseptic powder used for?
Helping prevent infection in superficial wounds such as grazes, minor cuts and chafed skin. The powder form suits sites where a liquid would run off, including skin folds, between the toes, and shallow weeping areas.
Powder or liquid antiseptic, which should I use?
Liquid suits flat, accessible skin and lets you flush a wound. Powder suits awkward or weeping sites, because it stays put and dries the surface rather than wetting it. Many kits carry both for that reason.
Does it sting?
Povidone-iodine is generally better tolerated on broken skin than alcohol-based antiseptics, which are the ones that sting sharply. Some sensation is still possible on an open graze.
Who should avoid iodine antiseptics?
Anyone with a known iodine sensitivity or a thyroid disorder, and it should not be used in pregnancy, breastfeeding or on newborns without medical advice. Iodine is absorbed through skin and can affect thyroid function, which is why those groups need checking first.
Can I use it on a deep or dirty wound?
No. It is for superficial wounds. Deep cuts, puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns and anything containing embedded material need medical assessment. Powdering over a contaminated wound seals contamination in.
Do I clean the wound first?
Yes, always. Clean and dry the area and remove visible dirt before applying. Antiseptic is not a substitute for cleaning, and powder applied over grit traps it against the wound.
Always read the label and use only as directed. For external use on superficial wounds. Seek medical advice for deep, dirty or non-healing wounds, or for any sign of infection. This information is a general guide and is not medical advice.
| Manufacturer_ms | Germany |
|---|---|
| Model Number_ms | K61SD521 |
| Ecolabel_ms | yes |