Question 1

will hydrogen peroxide hurt a ruptured eardrum?

Accepted Answer

It may....: The bubbling of hydrogen peroxide is oxygen gas ( 02), what remains is water (h20)....Water in the middle ear can cause an ear infection.

Question 2

many say that hydrogen peroxide is safe to use in the ear for wax removal, however, wouldn't peroxide disrupt your eardrum membrane?

Accepted Answer

No: Full strength peroxide is a little strong but even the otc wax drops have peroxide in them.

Question 3

is it okay to use hydrogen peroxide to clean ear wax if i have a perforated  eardrum?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide: Be very careful. Hydrogen peroxide can damage you ears and cause serious trouble.

Question 4

ent cleaning wax out my ears and used hydrogen peroxide but think she forgot i have perforated eardrum both sides now m my ear hurts bad she was also not gentle will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Ear infection ?'s: Manual cleaning of wax buildup in the ear canal can be very painful even if done by an ENT physician.  Unlikely to cause an infection, but if pain continues , go back to the ENT for an exam and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

almost 2 years ago, i have had a perforated ear drum which has already healed and closed. will cleaning with hydrogen peroxide to this ear be safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes...diluted 50-50: Yes, is the simple answer, If it is diluted 50-50 with water. But better if the PCP's office with ability to look into the ears can do the flushing.

Question 6

what are the chances of a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution, being used in my ears in close succession (couple hours), causing damage to my ear drum?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide in ears: Hello. It is very unlikely that you will experience any problems while using peroxide in your ear canals. This liquid is commonly used as an additive for OTC products for wax removal. After you confirm clean ears with your doctor, I usually recommend ear cleaning with peroxide for the first few days of each month.

Question 7

how exactly does hydrogen peroxide work to heal cuts and infections?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: It doesn't heal cuts.  In fact,  it can delay wound healing.  When it's used, it's used to kill bacteria, not to heal wounds.

Question 8

can hydrogen peroxide used to heal ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm : Ringworm is a fungal infection and should be treated with antifungals creams. There's no data on hydrogen peroxide use

Question 9

how does hydrogen peroxide heal cuts and wounds?

Accepted Answer

IT DOESN'T: The only real use for peroxide is to help wash stuff out of a dirty wound.  It doesn't kill bacteria even as much as a topical antibiotic.  It will even damage healing tissue. Does it bubble when "germs" are present?  No, it just bubbles.

Question 10

does hydrogen peroxide help heal cystic acne?

Accepted Answer

Much too weak: Cystic acne seldom responds well to any measure short of isotretinoin, which is not for the faint-hearted. Only a dermatologist can prescribe it. There are adjuncts, but don't expect much benefit from hydrogen peroxide -- its penetrates poorly. Benzoyl peroxide is a mainstay against milder acne.

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Many say that hydrogen peroxide is safe to use in the ear for wax removal, however, wouldn't peroxide disrupt your eardrum membrane?

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Is it okay to use hydrogen peroxide to clean ear wax if i have a perforated eardrum?

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Ent cleaning wax out my ears and used hydrogen peroxide but think she forgot i have perforated eardrum both sides now m my ear hurts bad she was also not gentle will i be ok?

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Almost 2 years ago, i have had a perforated ear drum which has already healed and closed. will cleaning with hydrogen peroxide to this ear be safe?

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What are the chances of a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution, being used in my ears in close succession (couple hours), causing damage to my ear drum?

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How exactly does hydrogen peroxide work to heal cuts and infections?

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Can hydrogen peroxide used to heal ringworm?

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