Question 1

can benzoyl peroxide work on infected pimples?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If infected will need other meds.

Question 2

can i use saline solution on top of peroxide to clean infected ear from piercing? also is it ok if i accidently squirted saline solution inside ear?

Accepted Answer

Infected ear piercin: Yes. However if redness and pus develops see your doctor for a bacterial culture and an antibiotic. Also, after you clean it with peroxide, put on a topical antimicrobial agent such as polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment.

Question 3

what percent hydrogen peroxide to clean an infected wound?

Accepted Answer

50%: Take a bottle of peroxide and mix it 50/50 with either tap water or saline.

Question 4

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 5

is my gash infected if its a green color?  i washed it out and it turned more normal color but still visibly green.  will hydrogen peroxide clear this

Accepted Answer

May be infected: Green discoloration is often caused by a bacteria pseudomonas.  This bacteria is more commonly found below the knee.  I would dilute peroxide with half water as it can be toxic to healthy cells, then see your doctor if it is red and inflamed.

Question 6

is betadine or peroxide and a gauze pad enough to clean my stitches without getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Infection prevention: It depends on the wounds and the location of the wound.If the wound is clean like at home with a knife, or surgical or fall at home, then betadine or peroxide will be ok.But if the wound is dirtyfrom outside, or animal bite etc, then a use of antibiotic cream and some time aral antibiotics will be recommended to prevent wound infection.

Question 7

what to do if i cut my wrist and i don't want it to get infected do i use anti-peroxide or neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Clean: Most important thing is to adequately clean and irrigate out the laceration. Do not use hydrogen peroxide as at full strength can damage tissues. Can clean wound with 1/2 strength peroxide if necessary, anti-biotic ointment would be appropriate. Clean dressing is very important, changed daily.

Question 8

punctured head with sharp object 3days ago., broke skin, swelling gone down. peroxide. still hurts to touch , move forehead. is it infected?

Accepted Answer

Not infected: If the swelling gone down is not infected.
This pain that you have is considered "normal" and physiologic and is associated with an inflammatory response that is part of the healing process. In normal pain, the pain usually disappears when healing is complete. Wait about 2 weeks or so.

Question 9

i got my eyebrow pierced 2 weeks ago it's infected and my whole body aches including my head my friend told me to keep putting peroxide and it'll heal?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: The eyebrow must be infected with bacteria. You need a local antibiotic cream plus possibly ANA oral antibiotic . See your doctor for a prescription.

Question 10

what to do if i'm cleaning the infected foot nail with hydrogen peroxide. am doing right ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hydrogen peroxide is helpful in killing the bacteria that cause a toenail infection.  However you should see a podiatrist to determine if you have an ingrown toenail, which need to be treated with antibiotics and possible removal of part of the nail.

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Can benzoyl peroxide work on infected pimples?

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Can i use saline solution on top of peroxide to clean infected ear from piercing? also is it ok if i accidently squirted saline solution inside ear?

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What percent hydrogen peroxide to clean an infected wound?

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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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Is my gash infected if its a green color? i washed it out and it turned more normal color but still visibly green. will hydrogen peroxide clear this

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Is betadine or peroxide and a gauze pad enough to clean my stitches without getting infected?

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What to do if i cut my wrist and i don't want it to get infected do i use anti-peroxide or neosporin?

A member asked:

Punctured head with sharp object 3days ago., broke skin, swelling gone down. peroxide. still hurts to touch , move forehead. is it infected?

A member asked:

I got my eyebrow pierced 2 weeks ago it's infected and my whole body aches including my head my friend told me to keep putting peroxide and it'll heal?

A member asked:

What to do if i'm cleaning the infected foot nail with hydrogen peroxide. am doing right ?

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