Question 1

can someone have an allergy to hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Oxcidizing: I am assuming that your skin started turning white, if so then it is not an allergic reaction it is just a layer of your skin cells oxidizing.

Question 2

i have been having symptoms of bv or a yeast infection so i tried the method of a hydrogen peroxide douche. could i get an air embolism from this?

Accepted Answer

No air embolism, but: ...something doesn't compute. BV and yeast cause quite different symptoms; they are rarely confused with one another. BV symptoms are mostly odor and discharge, without irritation or itching. Yeast mostly causes irritation and redness, with scant white discharge, or none, and little or no odor. Douching with H2O2 (or anything else) is ineffective for both and can be dangerous in BV. See a doctor.

Question 3

hi, i have a blocked ear. i tried fixing by draining it with water in the shower which didnt work and then hydrogen peroxide 3% which also didnt work. how do i treat this? also, i have had very mild cold symptoms for 2-3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Eustachian problem: This sounds more like your middle ear is filled with backed up mucus. This sometimes happens with/after a cold when the tube that drains mucus from the ear swells shut. Yawning a few times may allow air to enter if your issue is minor. It would likely eventually self heal when the tube swelling disappears. If it persists see your doc.

Question 4

can bleaching my hair a few days in a 
row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor in person. There is little chance of toxic unless swallowed.

Question 5

ive had the following symptoms 24/7 for nearly 4 months, and they started during a teeth whitening session with hydrogen peroxide at my dentist. what could be causing the following chronic symptoms: intense brain fog, head pressure, dizziness?

Accepted Answer

: Your dentist and the hydrogen peroxide have absolutely NOTHING to do with your symptoms.  Since your issues are nonspecific, it is best that you start with your primary care doctor and uncover causation.   It is NOT feasible to provide a wild guess based on the data provided so far.   A possible further opinion might be via a virtual consult (www.connect@healthtap.com).

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what is a better antiseptic, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Alcohol is better and does not cause as much tissue damage.

Question 9

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 10

do you think i should put hydrogen peroxide on a skin biopsy?

Accepted Answer

No: It will damage the tissue.

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Can someone have an allergy to hydrogen peroxide?

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I have been having symptoms of bv or a yeast infection so i tried the method of a hydrogen peroxide douche. could i get an air embolism from this?

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Hi, i have a blocked ear. i tried fixing by draining it with water in the shower which didnt work and then hydrogen peroxide 3% which also didnt work. how do i treat this? also, i have had very mild cold symptoms for 2-3 weeks.

A member asked:

Can bleaching my hair a few days in a row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

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Ive had the following symptoms 24/7 for nearly 4 months, and they started during a teeth whitening session with hydrogen peroxide at my dentist. what could be causing the following chronic symptoms: intense brain fog, head pressure, dizziness?

A member asked:

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

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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 is a better antiseptic, alcohol or hydrogen peroxide?

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

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Do you think i should put hydrogen peroxide on a skin biopsy?

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