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A member asked:
Can you put peroxide on pimples?
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Pimples: Yes you can put peroxide on pimples, but don't be surprized that you don' t see any diminishment of the pimples
Answered 1/28/2017
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What kind of peroxde: Benzoyl peroxide can help acne as it is antibacterial
Answered 1/28/2017
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Yes, but....: Peroxide does have some anti-bacterial qualities and kill staph on contact.However, it breaks down to water & keeping any wound site wet with peroxide actually impairs healing.A brief application followed by blotting the area dry may have minor benefit.
Answered 8/16/2018
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