Question 1

what exactly is hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

H2O2: H2o2 - an oxidizing and bleaching agent - used in very concentrated form as a rocket, fuel component, less concentrated for bleaching hair and low concentration 3% for household use.

Question 2

what does hydrogen peroxide do for cuts?

Accepted Answer

Mild disinfectant: May be used in small quantities as a wound disinfectant.  Mild soap and water irrigation just as effective for most minor wounds.  Key is copious irrigation with water, i.E "the solution to pollution is dilution".

Question 3

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 4

why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

how does hydrogen peroxide heal cuts and wounds?

Accepted Answer

IT DOESN'T: The only real use for peroxide is to help wash stuff out of a dirty wound.  It doesn't kill bacteria even as much as a topical antibiotic.  It will even damage healing tissue. Does it bubble when "germs" are present?  No, it just bubbles.

Question 6

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 7

how old do you have to be to use hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

There is no: particular age - But if this is being asked by a child- only use this with your parent's supervision or permission.

Question 8

is it ok / can someone gargle with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

It won't hurt you: But it will taste  nasty. Ith all available washes, why use peroxide?

Question 9

is hydrogen peroxide the best way to keep a wound clean?

Accepted Answer

No.: Peroxide may cause cellular damage and inhibit repair of tissues.

Question 10

can taking hydrogen peroxide be beneficial to your health?

Accepted Answer

NOOOOOOOOO !!!: That's a terrible idea. It's poisonous to ingest, can kill you.

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