2023年4月5日 · Hydrogen peroxide might be the first thing you grab when treating a wound in order to help disinfect it. While the sometimes-painful bubbling is definitely sanitizing the area, it’s also destroying healthy tissue.

2021年12月1日 · Found in a brown bottle, hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic liquid that in the past was typically used to treat cuts or other skin wounds, and kill germs. However, peroxide is often used in non-medical situations, including for cleaning, disinfecting and stain removal. In fact, hydrogen peroxide has plenty of uses, some of them surprising.

Hydrogen peroxide also kills normal cells within the wound — including healthy skin cells and immune cells — and slows blood vessel formation, all of which are important for wound healing. It's a similar story with rubbing alcohol, another substance commonly thought …

2022年11月15日 · Myth #1: Use rubbing alcohol and/or hydrogen peroxide to clean and disinfect wounds. These liquids may kill bacteria, but they can also be harmful. Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide can damage surrounding healthy tissue and shouldn’t be …

2024年5月22日 · For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied...

Should you put hydrogen peroxide on wounds? Our latest article demystifies this common household remedy, offering expert insights and safer alternatives for wound care.

2024年8月29日 · Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an injury can actually harm the tissue and delay healing. The best way to clean a minor wound is with cool running water and mild soap. Rinse...

2024年10月7日 · Hydrogen peroxide’s effectiveness in treating infections and aiding wound healing is largely attributed to its unique chemical properties. When applied to a wound or infected area, it undergoes a decomposition reaction, breaking down into water and oxygen.

Hydrogen peroxide may be beneficial in specific, controlled situations, such as initial cleaning of a dirty wound to remove debris. However, its use should be limited to the first application and should not be a part of routine wound care.

2024年1月23日 · Although it has long been a household staple, modern wound care has moved away from the use of hydrogen peroxide as a wound cleanser. Its effectiveness at destroying cells is not specific to bacteria alone and can be harmful to healthy tissue and normal cells.