Question 1

can i use hydrogen peroxide to cure my stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

It won't work!: Hydrogen peroxide will not "cure" your stretch marks as the elastic layer of the skin has 'broken" causing the stretch marks. There are over the counter products such as Mother's Friend, or salves/ointments that can make them "less visible".

Question 2

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 3

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 4

could hydrogen peroxide cause cavitys?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

if i drink hydrogen peroxide will i die?

Accepted Answer

Instead of giving : You recipes to die by, i want  to focus on why you might feel the need to drink hydrogen peroxide. Do you want to harm yourself or to die? With help your life can improve. If you are having thoughts of killing yourself now, please have a friend or relative drive you to the emergency room. If you need to call 911 for help do so. You can use national suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784.

Question 6

how does one douche with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Bottle high, tube on: Attach a soft rubber tube to a bottle, and raise the bottle high after placing the soft rubber pipe in the area you want to douche, the peroxide will descend via gravity to the area.

Question 7

can you die from drinking hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Depends on concentra: With a significant ingestion of high concentration hydrogen peroxide, one might develop vomiting, abdominal bloating, pain or cramping, burning of mouth or throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain, body aches &amp; rarely – seizure. Household -strength hydrogen peroxide is much less dangerous than industrial - strength exposures. Deaths have been reported with high -concentration hydrogen peroxide.

Question 8

does hydrogen peroxide turn molluscum white?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: The only general treatment for this common condition is either waiting for it to go away or excision. Chemical burning is one option but can cause injuries.

Question 9

is it safe to use expired hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Hydrogen peroxide h2o2 is comprised of h2o( water) and an unstable form of oxygen once its expired and the oxgen is removed you are left with water or weak peroxide.

Question 10

is it dangerous to consume hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

YES: Yes, hydrogen peroxide should never be consumed (swallowed).

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