Question 1

benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide the same?

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Nope: These are very different and are used differently in medicine. Acne BP  wounds hp.

Question 2

should i clean my ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

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Ear Wax: Products like Murine, Auro &amp; Debrox contain Carbamide Peroxide. They are made to clean ears.  Low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are sometimes used to loosen wax before it's removal. I personally wouldn't recommend that  you start pouring chemicals into your ears. The higher the concentration the more chance there is for tissue damage. If you are having ear problems consider seeing an ENT Dr.

Question 3

is it safe to be cleaning your ear with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide?

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Ear wax: Products like Murine, Auro &amp; Debrox contain Carbamide Peroxide. They are made to clean ears.  Low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide are sometimes used to loosen wax before it's removal. I personally wouldn't recommend that  you start pouring chemicals into your ears. The higher the concentration the more chance there is for tissue damage. If you are having ear problems consider seeing an ENT Dr.

Question 4

what does hydrogen peroxide do for cuts?

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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 5

can a person be allergic to hydrogen peroxide?

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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 6

why is there hydrogen peroxide in ovol drops??!

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

Question 7

how does hydrogen peroxide heal cuts and wounds?

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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 8

is hydrogen peroxide 35% food grade safe to use?

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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

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.

Question 10

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.

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