Question 1

is it ok to use hydrogen peroxide for bv?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide can damage your healthy tissues too. . Not recommending.

Question 2

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on a cut while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should be no concern to your baby from the topical application of Hydrogen peroxide.  I would make sure the cut is not infected though, keep it clean and see a doctor if it is not healing well.

Question 3

is it ok to use hydrogen peroxide diluted with water as a mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Be sure not to swallow.I would not recommend this as a regular habit. No need and the risks of ingesting it are high.

Question 4

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on wounds?

Accepted Answer

: Hydrogen peroxide is a good agent for cleaning out wounds. It has an antibacterial effect on certain germs like staph, which absorb the material which then destroys their cells. An effort to dry the wound after its use is important as the water it leaves behind can slow local healing.

Question 5

is it okay to use hydrogen peroxide on my face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since h2o2 oxygenates your skin by introducing new, unstable oxygen molecules, these free radicals could cause damage to your skin. If used over a prolonged period of time, it could cause dry skin and wrinkles to set it. Use it with moderation; you can use it get rid of current acne, but do not attempt to incorporate it into your regular skin care regime.

Question 6

is it better to use hydrogen peroxide before or after you brush?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: Please be aware that hydrogen peroxide can damage you live tissue while killing germs.

Question 7

is it possible for you to use hydrogen peroxide in your for a stye?

Accepted Answer

No: Too close to the eye to use effectively. Better option are frequent warm compresses ; eyelid scrubs with dilute baby shampoo. Also topical antibiotic ointment.

Question 8

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

Not too frequent: Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in acne products.  Hydrogen peroxide could be use in a pinch.  I use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds in the er.  I have read that with regular use it can damage skin, but on a one time use I have never seen any significant problems.

Question 9

is it possible for me to use hydrogen peroxide to unclog ear?

Accepted Answer

Not my favorite: I have spent 20 years unplugging ears and i never used hydrogen peroxide. Check out drug store, there are a number of overt the counter cerumenolytics that work.

Question 10

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide and neosporin on a cut when you are on blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but poor choice: Neosporin has Bacitracin and neomycin in it.; many people are allergic to both of those products.  Peroxide is good for cleaning wounds and killing bacteria.  Neosporin does kill bacteria, however, if you develop a rash on neosporin, then stop that topical.  None of these topicals affect blood thinners.

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