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Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Aug. 09, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name NOVABAY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001389545  
Trading Symbol nby  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   15,309,175
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false