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originally posted by: 727Sky
Just another article about long held beliefs about certain medicines that do not work as we were told.
But after centuries of blindly trusting the stuff, scientists have found that hydrogen peroxide doesn't prevent bacterial growth or reduce the risk of infection at incision sites. In fact, it may actually slow the healing process.
www.cracked.com...
originally posted by: watchitburn
a reply to: 727Sky
1. Cracked isn't a valid source for anything except leftist shills.
2. H2O2 may or may not prevent bacterial infections, I don't care enough to look into it. But what it is useful for is making explosives.
originally posted by: Bluesma
I always thought we use hydrogen peroxide on wounds only if they have dirt in them, because the fizzing action can lift the particles up and out. Then you use antiseptic.
originally posted by: 727Sky
Just another article about long held beliefs about certain medicines that do not work as we were told.
But after centuries of blindly trusting the stuff, scientists have found that hydrogen peroxide doesn't prevent bacterial growth or reduce the risk of infection at incision sites. In fact, it may actually slow the healing process.
www.cracked.com...
originally posted by: tigertatzen
Hydrogen peroxide is only meant to clean the wound initially...it was never supposed to be used for prolonged wound treatment. It is very drying to the skin and can cause irritation by actually sloughing away while cells, collagen and elastin, and keeping them from doing their job to heal the injury.
It's just like anything else though...people think it's a catchall fix for infection prevention, just like neosporin or bacitracin. Just put some in the wound, cover it with a bandage and you're good to go. Problem is, covering and forgetting is the very easiest way to create a friendly environment for opportunistic anaerobic bacteria, which are typically the worst bugs out there.
People don't know how to properly clean and dress wounds anymore. Quick fixes are awesome and convenient, but the body is designed to heal itself. Keeping a wound clean and dry, replacing bandages frequently is typically all that is needed for minor cuts and abrasions in an otherwise healthy individual. The immune system does all the rest.
originally posted by: sligtlyskeptical
Nothing works better to remove blood from clothes, flooring, etc.
originally posted by: toysforadults
a reply to: 727Sky
It fixes my ear infections
originally posted by: 727Sky
Just another article about long held beliefs about certain medicines that do not work as we were told.
But after centuries of blindly trusting the stuff, scientists have found that hydrogen peroxide doesn't prevent bacterial growth or reduce the risk of infection at incision sites. In fact, it may actually slow the healing process.
www.cracked.com...
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