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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".
Answered 9/28/2016
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