Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide is not a treatment  for Herpes  Simplex

Question 3

does 35% hydrogen peroxide cure genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide can cause tissue damage and may make the lesions go away but there is no "cure" for herpes. You always keep a small amount of any virus you are exposed to. Just because the lesions are not there does not mean the person does not have hsv.

Question 4

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 5

is hydrogen peroxide an alternative for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

one you mix baking soda, hydrogen peroxide toothpaste and water together, would it be a good whitening treatment?

Accepted Answer

Surface Stains: The mixture you want to make will remove superficial stains, making your teeth look cleaner, but it will not change the color of your teeth. Baking soda is abrasive, and overuse of h2o2 can cause gingival irritation. If you  really want whiter teeth, you will have to purchase whitening gels/strips from your drugstore or for a better result have your dentist use professional products.

Question 10

would hydrogen peroxide kill herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

No, it will not: Antiviral medications can help to control herpes outbreaks. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sores.

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