<h1>Common Antiseptics</h1>

Some common antiseptics are listed below. However, the usage and amount use may differ from case to case.

• Alcohols such as ethanol (most commonly used), 1-propanol, 2-propanol, isoprenol used along with iodine or some catonic surfactants (benzalkonium chloride,clorhexidine,octanidine,dihydrochloride)
• Quartenary Amonium Compounds (also known as Quats or QATs)
• Boric Acid
• Brilliant Green
• Chlorhexadine Gluconate
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Iodine
• Mercurochrome
• Manuka Honey
• Octenidine dihydrochloride
• Phenol
• Sodium Chloride
• Sodium Hypochloride
• Calcium Hypochlorite (combined with boric acid in Dakin's Solution)
• Sodium Bicarbornate (NaHC03)
• Terpenes
• Microcyn

It is best to use ethanol with iodine combination for before and after any mole removal is done on the area of skin that would be affected. This would reduce the chances of wound infection and probably ensure that the wound area is free of bacteria, microorganisms or foreign body that may cause problems during wound healing. It is also recommended to test the concentration of the antiseptics to ensure that it is non-corrossive on the skin.

People that have allergy should consult the doctor or dermatologist before using any kind of antiseptic. Some antiseptics may irritate the skin and cause rashes if not used in proper porportions or if over concentrated proportions are used.