Question 1

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 2

can bleaching my hair a few days in a 
row cause lung poisoning? when do symptoms show? i bleached my hair for 6 days to lighten it. i used a powder with ammonium & 20 developer liquid with hydrogen peroxide. i read a fluid in the lungs can build up?

Accepted Answer

: See a doctor in person. There is little chance of toxic unless swallowed.

Question 3

is it true that one can use hydrogen peroxide to clean the ears?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hydrogen peroxide is a safe and inexpensive method of dissolving impacted ear wax.  But it may be irritating if you do not have wax.  So make sure frown from an ENT doctor that wax is the correct diagnosis.

Question 4

how can  hydrogen peroxide clean your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: Mixed with water can be an effectively mouth rinse though not very pleasant tasting.  Hydrogen peroxide formulations ure used to whiten teeth as are carbamide peroxide whitening agents.  If interested in whitening, consult with your dentist got the best treatment option.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

can you clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide? what if it goes down into them?

Accepted Answer

You can: Though water will do just as good.  Your ears are closed off at the ear drum, so any fluid you pour into them will run out.

Question 6

i relapsed after 2 months clean , i have a medical i was unaware of tomorrow. will hydrogen peroxide clear the trace amounts of methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

Methamphetamine: How long methamphetamines can be detected depends on the amount and length of time you have been using it prior to testing. It usually takes 2 to 10 days for meth to be flushed from your body. Meth may be seen in urine for 3 to 5 days and in saliva for up to three days. Don't count of hydrogen peroxide to  prevent detection.

Question 7

what is the best way to clean a cut on the skin? i've been told hydrogen peroxide slows cell growth & not to use. what else aside from soap and water

Accepted Answer

Avoid peroxide: Peroxide not only kills the bad things (bacteria, etc) but also the fibroblasts - cells that promote healing and the production of new tissue.  Gentle washing with a mild soap and water is usually adequate, perhaps followed by apply Bacitracin or neosporin ointment.  Allowing wound to dry out usually results in prolonged healing and a higher risk of scars.

Question 8

is it okay to clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Helps to remove ear wax.

Question 9

does it hurt to clean your ears with hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Ear cleaning: As long as you do not have a perforation of your ear drum, hydrogen peroxide is perfectly safe to use in the ears.

Question 10

what percent of hydrogen peroxide should i use to clean a skin fungus infection?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: Hydrogen peroxide is not effective for fungus infections.

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