Question 1

should i use hydrogen peroxide on my burns? the blisters have popped and now it's a lot of red skin over large portions of my left thumb & palm.

Accepted Answer

No: You can use vaseline on the wounds. See your dermatologist to make sure the wounds heal properly.

Question 2

is there a kind of hydrogen peroxide that doesn't burn when applied on a wound?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: What may have been acceptable in the past is no longer true. Do not apply hydrogen peroxide on a wound! it kills good cells along with bacteria. It is toxic to the base of the wound.

Question 3

what do i do for a burn from rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide on my face?

Accepted Answer

Be nice to it: Surface skin damage by over-doing the alcohol or peroxide should heal up by itself (but color will be irregular) if the person is nice to the skin and doesn't further irritate it. People usually try some plain white cream on the irritated skin, such as a facial moisturizer cream. Decreasing inflammation can also help, such as by using hydrocortisone cream a couple times a day for a few days.

Question 4

i accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No : Assuming it was not commercial grade (unlikely because you would be in terrible pain), there is nothing to worry about.

Question 5

hi, my hand is dry, cracking, burns and painful. can i spray it with hydrogen peroxide. is aloe from the plant itself help?

Accepted Answer

Dry and cracking: Please see your Primary doctor about this. Your medical history will be taken, the doctor will examine you and most likely order some laboratory information.

Hope all goes well.

Question 6

i used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

Accepted Answer

Done that: Don't worry , just irrigate eyes with artificial tears and you will be alright.!

Question 7

will hydrogen peroxide burn on newly ingrown toenail removal, with infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If peroxide is used in large amounts and the toe is soaked in peroxide it will definitely do damage to the healthy areas. I do not recommend using it or soaking an infected toenail. The best thing to do is follow the Podiatrists instructions with proper care including keeping the area very clean, dry and applying the medication that was recommended or prescribed until it is healed.

Question 8

itchy tender ear canal. hydrogen peroxide burns it. have this problem often, but worse this time. never use cotton swabs or swim. how do i fix this?

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa: It could be infected and may need antibiotic ear drops. In many cases, chronic otitis externa is an eczematous condition that responds to other ear drops that can be prescribed. See ENT.

Question 9

will rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide help kill tinea versicolor? since they are used to prevent infections of any kind? used and burns were tinea

Accepted Answer

No!: Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection. We see it commonly in florida, where people may share beach towels. Although many fungal creams can be applied, an effective and economical alternative is dandruff shampoo (e.g. Head and shoulders). Skin conditions can have many presentations, so be sure you have the correct diagnosis.

Question 10

is it possible to unbleach the skin from hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Give it time: Hydrogen peroxide can bleach skin. However, the lightening effect does fade over time allowing pigment to be restored. It would be highly unusual to have permanent whitening of the skin after hydrogen peroxide use.

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Does hydrogen peroxide burn skin

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Should i use hydrogen peroxide on my burns? the blisters have popped and now it's a lot of red skin over large portions of my left thumb & palm.

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Is there a kind of hydrogen peroxide that doesn't burn when applied on a wound?

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What do i do for a burn from rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide on my face?

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I accidentally got a small droplet of hydrogen peroxide in my eye. the burning subsided after i rinsed it out with lukewarm water. should i be worried?

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Hi, my hand is dry, cracking, burns and painful. can i spray it with hydrogen peroxide. is aloe from the plant itself help?

A member asked:

I used a cleanser for my contacts containing hydrogen peroxide. this morning when i put my contacys in it cause my eye to burn, swell, turn red&itch?

A member asked:

Will hydrogen peroxide burn on newly ingrown toenail removal, with infection?

A member asked:

Itchy tender ear canal. hydrogen peroxide burns it. have this problem often, but worse this time. never use cotton swabs or swim. how do i fix this?

A member asked:

Will rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide help kill tinea versicolor? since they are used to prevent infections of any kind? used and burns were tinea

A member asked:

Is it possible to unbleach the skin from hydrogen peroxide?

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