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Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing).
THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much!
(Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)
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What happens when you put a apple in peroxide?
Little bubbles form around it...
What happens to hydrogen peroxide when it is put on a cut?
Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing). THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much! (Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)
How frequent can you use hydrogen peroxide on a wound?
Once or twice a day.
Why does hydrogen peroxide foam when you put it on a cut?
There is an enzyme in your body that breaks hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). These are gases that form bubbles in the water from the hydrogen peroxide and fluids from your body. The idea is that this cleans wounds by getting under the dirt and other particles before being broken down. Then the bubbles lift the dirt and grime out of the wound to wash them away easier.
How long should you use hydrogen peroxide on wound?
That really depends upon the severity of the wound. If it is healing nicely, you can stop applying hydrogen peroxide. If it is not healing nicely, you should consult a doctor, who may prescribe an antibiotic or other medical remedies (a sufficiently serious wound could even require surgery).
Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a puppies wound?
yes, but it won't do much
Do you put peroxide on a spider bite?
You can. Peroxide is probably not going to help a whole lot with the "spider bite" part, but it could help keep the wound from becoming infected.
What do you do when you cut your toe open on a sprinkler?
1st you want to put peroxide on the wound 2nd put Neosporin and a bandied and woo-la fixed
Does hydrogen peroxide help disinfect a deep cut?
You are never to put hydrogen peroxide on a deep cut or wound, as it could possibly damage tissue and cause loss of sensation.
What happens when you put a apple in peroxide?
Little bubbles form around it...
What procedure removes dirt from a wound?
peroxide
What happens when you put in lemon juice in an open wound?
You die.
What happens to hydrogen peroxide when it is put on a cut?
Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing). THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much! (Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)
What happens when you put a vegetable in peroxide?
Try it. The best way to learn is to try it yourself.
Can peroxide be used to clean a chicken wound?
no i dont think it can
What happens if you put an orange seed in hydrogen peroxide?
it helps the seed grow faster or enhancer
How frequent can you use hydrogen peroxide on a wound?
Once or twice a day.
