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Is hydrogen peroxide good for cuts?
Depending on the severity and cause of the cut, hydrogen peroxide may or may not be useful. It is highly recommended not to use hydrogen peroxide on deep wounds. For small wounds with debris, hydrogen peroxide is useful to dislodge small particles within the wound. In this case, it is recommended to rinse the wound with clean, running water as well.
Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a puppies wound?
yes, but it won't do much
Can hydrogen peroxide be applied after skin biopsy?
Hydrogen peroxide is a very drying solution, and can impede, or interfere with the natural healing process. You should only use Hydrogen Peroxide on a wound if directed by a medical physician.
When peroxide bubbles does it mean infection of a wound?
No, it means the peroxide is decomposing. You see this when you pour hydrogen peroxide into a wound because your body naturally produces a protein called peroxidase that catalyzes the decomposition of peroxides. This is why small amounts of hydrogen peroxide don't kill you: your body has a natural mechanism for dealing with it. Bacteria, for the most part, do not produce peroxidase, so they're highly susceptible to the effects of peroxides.
Is Hydrogen peroxide fizzing when applied to a wound physical or chemical change?
chemical
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).
What is another medicine for peroxide?
Peroxide is a chemical part. It's not a condition that requires medicine, and isn't a medicine itself. Hydrogen peroxide is sometimes used for disinfection immediately after a wound.
How frequent can you use hydrogen peroxide on a wound?
It is generally recommended to use hydrogen peroxide on a wound only once to clean it and prevent infection. Repeated use can delay healing and damage new skin cells. It's best to consult with a healthcare professional for proper wound care.
Can you clean a wound effectively with hydrogen peroxide?
Yes, hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean a wound effectively as it helps to kill bacteria and prevent infection. However, it may also damage healthy tissue and slow down the healing process, so it is recommended to use it sparingly and dilute it with water before applying to the wound.
Why does an infected area become white after cleaning with hydrogen peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide doesnt clean anything, it only forces oxygen into the wound, which is the fizzy , bubbly white stuff is, and it kinds loosens the tissue so needle can be used to pop puss bubbles and everything
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.
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)
