Question 1

i got extremely dirty expired hydrogen peroxide in a small bleeding cut. it had a lot of transparent particles floating in it. what should i do now? i applied neosporin, but quite concerned.

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: If you are really concerned , wash your hand well with soap, and start again. Just put the neosporin on it , cover it appropriately and DO NOT WORRY-It will be fine and worry and stress are more damaging to your immune system than that could ever be.  So NOT TO WORRY

Question 2

i did a hydrogen peroxide douche last night, and now i'm bleeding and my discharge is very yellow . what do i do??

Accepted Answer

Go to the doc: And get an evaluation . Sounds like you could have an infection . I don't recommend douching because if there is  a something to douche away you belong at the doctors!

Question 3

how can i treat a head injury that had minor bleeding , is it safe to wash with hydrogen peroxide ? or what is recommended ? is it safe to shampoo ?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen Peroxide: I use hydrogen peroxide only rarely and recommend to my patients to avoid it altogether. Simple lacerations (bleeding stops with pressure after a few minutes) need only clean water and soap as first aid. Of course a head injury must be checked out by a clinician if possible, but as far as hydrogen peroxide, it is toxic to cells and induces cell death. Its best to avoid it.

Question 4

i got a cut on my ankle and was bleeding and someone cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide i was wondering if that is fine to use if you are pregnant i am 34 weeks pregnant ?

Accepted Answer

: Hydrogen peroxide used on the skin will not harm your baby.  Generally soap and copious running water is best.  Getting an infection would be more worrisome.

Question 5

i work at a hospital and a pa told me to try rubbing hydrogen peroxide on it with a q tip. i did so. then brushed my teeth. its now bleeding profusel.

Accepted Answer

"It.": All bleeding eventually stops with pressure.  Not sure what "it" was but peroxide does not sound like the answer.

Question 6

can peeling skin on palms and hands caused by excessive expose/use hydrogen peroxide (bleach) be reversed/healed? my hand's skin has become thinned, tight, paper-like and crack bleed easily. will my hand skin become thick as before again?

Accepted Answer

: Hydrogen peroxide is not bleach but prolonged exposure can bleach the skin. Excessive exposure is corrosive to skin. Breathing its vapors  is also irritating to the respiratory tract. I suspect your exposure was to the lesser strength of hydrogen peroxide. Cracking and thinning of your hand skin should heal in time. You could consult a dermatologist or a wound specialist for evaluation and advice.

Question 7

is it safe to gargle with a small (cap full) of hydrogen peroxide for a sore throat? will it help stop the soar throat early?

Accepted Answer

yes/no: Peroxide will breakdown to water after it releases all of its extra oxygen . Its use as a gargle has been offered by some as a treatment, but little if any benefit is documented.

Question 8

can a person be allergic to hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Hydrogen peroxide, like many other materials, has the potential of causing skin irritation.  It, in itself, is probably not an allergen.  However, it is feasible that when cleaning the skin or wound with hydrogen peroxide that the skin is more sensitive to other agents (a soap or lotion for example) that could cause a contact dermatitis.

Question 9

can hydrogen peroxide ruin enamel?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Peroxide has been safely used in tooth bleaching products for many years. However, don't forget, hydrogen peroxide is very reactive and should only be used for very limited usage in the mouth.  Daily application in the mouth is probably not a good idea.

Question 10

could hydrogen peroxide cause cavitys?

Accepted Answer

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

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I got extremely dirty expired hydrogen peroxide in a small bleeding cut. it had a lot of transparent particles floating in it. what should i do now? i applied neosporin, but quite concerned.

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I did a hydrogen peroxide douche last night, and now i'm bleeding and my discharge is very yellow . what do i do??

A member asked:

How can i treat a head injury that had minor bleeding , is it safe to wash with hydrogen peroxide ? or what is recommended ? is it safe to shampoo ?

A member asked:

I got a cut on my ankle and was bleeding and someone cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide i was wondering if that is fine to use if you are pregnant i am 34 weeks pregnant ?

A member asked:

I work at a hospital and a pa told me to try rubbing hydrogen peroxide on it with a q tip. i did so. then brushed my teeth. its now bleeding profusel.

A member asked:

Can peeling skin on palms and hands caused by excessive expose/use hydrogen peroxide (bleach) be reversed/healed? my hand's skin has become thinned, tight, paper-like and crack bleed easily. will my hand skin become thick as before again?

A member asked:

Is it safe to gargle with a small (cap full) of hydrogen peroxide for a sore throat? will it help stop the soar throat early?

A member asked:

Can a person be allergic to hydrogen peroxide?

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Can hydrogen peroxide ruin enamel?

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Could hydrogen peroxide cause cavitys?

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