South Point, OH
A 23-year-old female asked:
Should i use peroxide on staph while changing the dressing?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gregory Seagravesanswered
Pharmacology 18 years experience
Peroxide: Peroxide can damage good tissue, so it would be better to clean the area with betadine or chlorhexidine.
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Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 36 years experience
Hydrogen peroxide: No hydrogen peroxide on wounds as it destroys good cells needed for healing.
How do you know that you have a staphylococcus infection?
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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