I continue to find uses for this stuff, both medically and hygienically. I figure I'm saving about $40 buying by the gallon! Hygienically. I had a need some time ago to keep my hands exceedingly clean. I mixed (another brand in 8 oz container) some iodine with regular soap, from that it evolved into the shower. Now I clean (certain parts :-) ) with soap and iodine. I don't cover myself in this stuff. I wash my face and hair normally but "other places" get the treatment. Since iodine disinfects on contact, a few seconds, from wash to rinse, is not going to make a difference. I definitely feel cleaner and I'm sure it's not physiological! :-) I've also had irritation problems shaving. Now, I dip my razor into just enough iodine and hot water to cover the blade, rinse it off and by golly, no more irritation!! Boom! I am a light skinned white guy who's had things growing on my skin since puberty! Most all of it is superficial including basil cell carcinoma as I got much older. In some cases the fix has been surgery and/or freezing. Recently I began experimenting on small lesions that pop up. I was totally blown away to see the lesion improve dramatically! Not a cure (YET!) but, again, dramatically improve! I've just begun to experiment on other areas, nothing to say about them yet! WARNING! It can take some time to improve, i.e. days, weeks, months but improve it has! Zits, moles and Warts are NOT superficial! Won't hurt to try it but don't hold your breath! And don't even think of a child use it on their own. Keep the stuff well away from your eyes, as in neck down! There is a warning not to cover large areas for a long time. When I do, I leave it for an hour and rinse! Whatever it takes to stay away from the doctor's office I will at least try it