Question 1

can you tell me if it's healthier to use a hydrogen peroxide water solution to lighten hair instead of bleach?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide = Bleach: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is hair bleach &amp; is usually 6 to 10% H2O2. It breaks down melanin in the hair shaft. It also damages the hair shaft which can lead to hair breakage. Repeated contact with H2O2 can kill hair follicles with hair loss and possible balding.

Question 2

how to wash out excessive earwax (cerumen) with hydrogen peroxide? what solution percentage should i use? any better liquid for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

Safety: Pick up an over the counter ear wax kit with drops and some sort of bulb/syringe to gently wash some of the wax out.  If that doesn't work, or you have increasing pain or hearing loss in ear, go see your local ENT doc.

Question 3

dr pierced earlobe said twist & use alcohol. generation x pierced cartilage says not 2 twist, use hydrogen peroxide/salt solution. who do i listen 2?

Accepted Answer

Both will kill germs: Both hydrogen peroxide and alcohol will help kill bacteria.  The peroxide can be a bit strong/caustic, so I prefer a salt solution or alcohol.  As for twisting, this is to help prevent build up of debris and scar tissue, but this is less important than keeping things clean.  Good luck!

Question 4

can sterile saline solution isotonic, aqueous, buffered sterile saline solution, with up to 0.005% w/v hydrogen peroxide be used in a nebuliser - cold?

Accepted Answer

No: This really would not help any respiratory condition.  You need medication for the nebulizer such as albuterol or duoneb.

Question 5

hydrogen peroxide or saline solution with povidone iodine is better solution for cut, abrasion and wound?

Accepted Answer

Iodine: In general for minor cuts and abrasions the use of antiseptic therapy solutions is not warrented.  These solutions (especially H2O2 peroxide) cause cell death and impair wound healing.  IF a wound requires cleaning, iodine (specifically iodosorb) has been shown to reduce bacterial load.  Therefore, povidone is a better choice than H2O2 for wound cleansing.

Question 6

a facial boil that burst last week after taking antibiotics. the boil left a small hole and i am wondering if the core is gone o should i continue to clean with hydrogen peroxide solution and neosporin or what?

Accepted Answer

I : I often have patients take care of wounds like this with diluted peroxide (mixed 50/50 with water) followed by plain vaseline until the wound has healed. Without seeing your face it is hard to say whether you should continue with your regimen or not. I would follow up with whomever prescribed the antibiotic or your regular provider to get it checked out.

Question 7

what are the chances of a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution, being used in my ears in close succession (couple hours), causing damage to my ear drum?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide in ears: Hello. It is very unlikely that you will experience any problems while using peroxide in your ear canals. This liquid is commonly used as an additive for OTC products for wax removal. After you confirm clean ears with your doctor, I usually recommend ear cleaning with peroxide for the first few days of each month.

Question 8

is hydrogen peroxide 35% food grade safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Its actually: pretty dangerous high concentration and can cause burns  what are you doing with H202 of that strength
 FDA Warns Consumers Against Drinking High-Strength Hydrogen Peroxide for Medicinal Use
Ingestion Can Lead to Serious Health Risks and Death

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase or to use high-strength hydrogen peroxide products, including a product ma

Question 9

is 3% hydrogen peroxide safe to use and how much should be used?

Accepted Answer

SAFE FOR SHORT TERM: It is safe for short term but if used over long term it can be damging to the teeth.Talk to your dentist and get a second opinion.

Question 10

can you tell me about hydrogen peroxide this one time of many uses?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen Peroxide: 6 to 10% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) may be used to bleach hair. 90% H2O2 is used industrially. Hydrogen peroxide is no longer recommended for wound care.
Food grade (35%)” hydrogen peroxide has been touted as treatment for many things (HIV, Diabetes Mellitus, arthritis, shingles, warts, etc.). There is no medical evidence to support those claims – so don't do it.

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Can you tell me if it's healthier to use a hydrogen peroxide water solution to lighten hair instead of bleach?

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How to wash out excessive earwax (cerumen) with hydrogen peroxide? what solution percentage should i use? any better liquid for this purpose?

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Dr pierced earlobe said twist & use alcohol. generation x pierced cartilage says not 2 twist, use hydrogen peroxide/salt solution. who do i listen 2?

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Can sterile saline solution isotonic, aqueous, buffered sterile saline solution, with up to 0.005% w/v hydrogen peroxide be used in a nebuliser - cold?

A member asked:

Hydrogen peroxide or saline solution with povidone iodine is better solution for cut, abrasion and wound?

A member asked:

A facial boil that burst last week after taking antibiotics. the boil left a small hole and i am wondering if the core is gone o should i continue to clean with hydrogen peroxide solution and neosporin or what?

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What are the chances of a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution, being used in my ears in close succession (couple hours), causing damage to my ear drum?

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Is hydrogen peroxide 35% food grade safe to use?

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Is 3% hydrogen peroxide safe to use and how much should be used?

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Can you tell me about hydrogen peroxide this one time of many uses?

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