Question 1

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 2

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 3

is hydrogen peroxide useful to reduce under-eye dark circles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it doesn't work.  Any whitening is only temporary.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

i accidentally got hydrogen peroxide in my left eye.  i flushed it out with water.  is it going to affect or damage my eye or vision?

Accepted Answer

No problem: You did the right thing by flushing out your eye right away.  Hydrogen peroxide can cause a mild keratitis if left untreated but will not enter the eye or cause any permanent change.

Question 8

i have a horrible, hurting stye in my eye.  how do i get rid of it? thank you. thats it. i've had it for 3 days now, and am just putting hot compresses on my eye.  i feel like putting hydrogen peroxide in my eye! can i do that safely? it sure worked well

Accepted Answer

No, : No, no, no - no hydrogen peroxide in your eyes. It can cause severe corneal damage and even blindness  don't pick the stye with your fingers or squeeze it. Keep up the warm compresses for 15 minutes at a time four to six times a day.  It sounds like it is driving you batty, if that is the case, then please see an opthamologist. He or she may be able to prescribe antibiotics  or other treatment for the eye. Styes usually resolve within 7 to 10 days. Please don't place anything odd in your eyes. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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Eye chemical burn from hydrogen peroxide

A member asked:

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?

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:

Is hydrogen peroxide useful to reduce under-eye dark circles?

A member asked:

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:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I accidentally got hydrogen peroxide in my left eye. i flushed it out with water. is it going to affect or damage my eye or vision?

A member asked:

I have a horrible, hurting stye in my eye. how do i get rid of it? thank you. thats it. i've had it for 3 days now, and am just putting hot compresses on my eye. i feel like putting hydrogen peroxide in my eye! can i do that safely? it sure worked well

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?

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