Question 1

during  pregnancy - is it safe to treat a a nail fungus with a cotton ball soaked with 3% hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

NAIL FUNGUS: NO HARM IN USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE USING A COTTON BALL.
BEST LUCK.

Question 2

why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

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What are ovol drops: What are ovol drops Please send more info.Hydrogen peroxide  is an antiseptic and a bleacing agent

Question 3

could hydrogen peroxide cause cavitys?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide (assuming it is for dental use) does not cause cavities.

Question 4

can i use hydrogen peroxide on eczema?

Accepted Answer

This would not...: Be a good  primary treatment for eczema because of his drying effect. I will have patients use it sometimes in the ear canals where there is a fungal infection and also eczema. As soon as the fungus is cleared the peroxide is discontinued and the eczema is treated differently.

Question 5

could hydrogen peroxide help infections?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Hydrogen peroxide  (H2O2) is not very good as an antiseptic. Cleaning injured skin with hydrogen peroxide may lead to tissue damage. Although hydrogen peroxide was often used in the past for wound care – that is not recommended. It may delay healing.

Question 6

can you use hydrogen peroxide for boils?

Accepted Answer

Won't help: Boils will not improve with the use of topical treatments.  They need to be soaked frequently with hot salt or boric acid in water until they come to a head and drain. If they become large they may require surgical incision and drainage. Sometimes antibiotic pills that cover staphylococcus aureus, the usual bacterial cause of boils, need to be given as well.

Question 7

can hydrogen peroxide lighten age spots?

Accepted Answer

No: There are otc products that may help, but your doctor can probably recommend something better. Whatever you use, you must protect the area from the sun to avoid making the spots darker again.

Question 8

is it ok to use hydrogen peroxide for bv?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

does hydrogen peroxide harm your taste buds?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide rinse: Hydrogen peroxide is not recommended as a daily rinse. It can irritate the soft tissue and mucosa with regular exposure.

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