> [Povidone [[iodine]] for recurring skin infection? High blood pressure] It isn’t good to repeatedly cover a very large skin area with [[iodine]], but it’s safe to use on small areas. 10% sulfur soap is another safe disinfectant that works on various types of infection. There are some nutritional deficiencies that can cause recurring infections. [[Vitamin D]] deficiencies are very common, and predispose to all sorts of immunity problems. [[Hypothyroidism]] and [[vitamin A]] deficiencies sometimes lead to prolonged infections, and increased TSH is very closely involved with high blood pressure. > [Skin problems worse on a diet for increasing metabolism] Vitamins and trace minerals have to increase proportionally as the metabolic rate increases. > I use either coconut soap or baking soda for washing my hair. I rarely use soap on my skin. [Source](https://lowtoxinforum.com/threads/ray-peat-email-advice-depository.1035/post-230414)