Question 1

how can hydrogen peroxide soothe an earache?

Accepted Answer

Earache: Possibly. If the ache is due to wax impaction then it can help. Also if a low grade infection, but i recommend having someone look before you decide on doing that. If you have a hole in your eardrum, peroxide is unpleasant.

Question 2

what does it mean if i'm having ear pain after using hydrogen peroxide?

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Pain: It could be the hydrogen peroxide itself.  However if you have done this is the past without pain likely you have an external otitis.  Get checked.  An ototscope exam would tell what is wrong.

Question 3

can hydrogen peroxide help in the treatment of cancer?

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Very little data...: Taking a quick look at the medical literature, i found a couple of studies performed in japan where the authors injected unresectable tumors with hydrogen peroxide and then irradiated them, with the idea that the hydrogen peroxide would make the tumor more sensitive to radiation therapy. They demonstrated safety of the technique, but whether it helped or not was unclear.

Question 4

is hydrogen peroxide an alternative for cancer treatment?

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No: Not that I am aware of. Best to stick with traditional medications recommended by a trained professional medical oncologist when dealing with a potentially serious condition of cancer.

Question 5

please describe a good method of hydrogen peroxide treatment in eliminating candida?

Accepted Answer

None.: Hydrogen peroxide does not eliminate candida. Use an antifungal and decrease your sugar intake.

Question 6

is hydrogen peroxide a good treatment for facial acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Get something that actually works -- a cheap rx. I start folks on topical clindamycin, with a retinoic acid derivative if there are lots of blackheads, benzoyl peroxide if not. The cost should be almost nothing. More extensive disease is usually manageable by oral antibiotics, and dermatologists have the big guns. This is the 21st century and nobody needs unwanted acne.

Question 7

is hydrogen peroxide herpes treatment safe?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: Hydrogen peroxide is probably reasonably safe to use but is not likely to make a significant difference in outcome.

Question 8

does hydrogen peroxide help in the treatment of herpes type 1?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide is not a treatment  for Herpes  Simplex

Question 9

what's the best home remedy for an earache for a 7 year old child?

Accepted Answer

Ear pain: Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, a decongestant, and nasal saline irrigation will help with middle ear problems for most people. Warm compresses sometimes help as well. Good luck.

Question 10

can i use hydrogen peroxide after root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

For what: Please ask the General Dentist or Specialist Endodontist that treated you as to appropriate post-treatment care. I know of nothing that hydrogen peroxide would be useful for, other than (in the appropriate strength) tooth or teeth bleaching. But those procedures should be directed by a Dentist for safety and efficacy.

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