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I used hydrogen peroxide as a spot treatment on a pimple on my nose with a q tip and as i was doing that some peroxide was running down my nose beside the pimple when i went back to check the whole side of my nose was white. will my color come back?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Although hydrogen peroxide does cause a chemical reaction and can damage cells. This should be transient and I anticipate your symptoms to resolve.

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/22/2019

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A member asked:

I used hydrogen peroxide as a spot treatment on a pimple on my nose with a q tip and as i was doing that some peroxide was running down my nose beside the pimple when i went back to check the whole side of my nose was white. will my color come back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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