Question 1

why does hydrogen peroxide only bubble-up on abrasions and not your skin?

Accepted Answer

Chemical reaction: Peroxide bubbles up when it comes in contact with dead skin, bacteria, and other stuff that's present on skin abrasions. Unabraded skin doesn't have enough foreign material on it to cause that reaction.

Question 2

my cat bit me and slightly broke the skin. he was last vaccinated on 7/29/2015 and 100% sure he hasn't been outside our condo since then. we also have a dog that is up to date on vaccines. should i take any action besides hydrogen peroxide/neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Not those: WHERE IS THE BITE??? Hand? Face? Be sure the cat is observed and not allowed to roam for 10 days. If the bite is on the face, consult a physician. Rinse well with tap water. The peroxide and neosporin are of no value.

Question 3

what are the chances a cut/ wound is infected if  it bubbles when you put hydrogen peroxide on it?

Accepted Answer

Not diagnostic: Most wounds will bubble with peroxide-- does not imply infection at all.  Question should really be whether you should be using peroxide at all! - it tends to kill the "healing" cells, so i personally do not recommend it.

Question 4

why does hydrogen peroxide bubble when it is applied to a wound? just applied some to a cut, and it bubbled up and formed a crusty layer on it.

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen Peroxide: Blood &amp; cells contain catalase. This enzyme is released in wounds.  Catalase + hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) = water (H2O) + Oxygen (O2). The foam/ bubbles that arise are oxygen.

Question 5

hydrogen peroxide doesn't bubble in my ear why?

Accepted Answer

It: Bubbles only with reaction to blood and other compounds.

Question 6

can using hydrogen peroxide on wounds damage skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This product has been shown to be toxic to new cells that are trying to heal your wound. It should not be used as a wound cleanser except to cleanse a dirty wound that has just been created from trauma.

Question 7

what happens to someone's skin when they put hydrogen peroxide on their face?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide is: a powerful oxidizer. It bubbles on skin when H2O2 separates into oxygen O and water H2O.  If left on the skin for a period of time, the oxygen is absorbed into the dermis and creates small oxygen bubbles in the tiny capillaries at the skin surface and turns the skin white. Short periods of exposure have slight antibacterial properties. But long exposure will dry your skin. Rinse with plain water.

Question 8

is it possible to overdose on hydrogen peroxide by applying too much to the skin over large, open wounds, at one time??

Accepted Answer

No...: Not possible to overdose, however after the initial cleansing of the wound stop use of the hydrogen peroxide.  Continued use will only keep reopening the wound, preventing it from healing.

Question 9

i used hydrogen peroxide on my skin to clean a minor scrape and it bleached my skin (which is usually fair to begin with) is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Can be both ways: After any skin cut or scrape, the healing process involves some inflammation, so the result can be either a lighter spot or a darker spot (or, if lucky, a spot of the original color). Over time, the spot should blend into the normal color again.

Question 10

does hydrogen peroxide harm skin tissue?

Accepted Answer

No: Can be ased as a wound cleanser or oral mouth cleaner to recolonize the mouth.

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My cat bit me and slightly broke the skin. he was last vaccinated on 7/29/2015 and 100% sure he hasn't been outside our condo since then. we also have a dog that is up to date on vaccines. should i take any action besides hydrogen peroxide/neosporin?

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What are the chances a cut/ wound is infected if it bubbles when you put hydrogen peroxide on it?

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Why does hydrogen peroxide bubble when it is applied to a wound? just applied some to a cut, and it bubbled up and formed a crusty layer on it.

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Hydrogen peroxide doesn't bubble in my ear why?

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Can using hydrogen peroxide on wounds damage skin?

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What happens to someone's skin when they put hydrogen peroxide on their face?

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Is it possible to overdose on hydrogen peroxide by applying too much to the skin over large, open wounds, at one time??

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I used hydrogen peroxide on my skin to clean a minor scrape and it bleached my skin (which is usually fair to begin with) is this normal?

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Does hydrogen peroxide harm skin tissue?

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