Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical that is often used for cleaning, disinfecting and stain removal. It is also commonly used as an antiseptic to treat cuts, scrapes or other minor skin wounds. “Hydrogen ...

One of the more dangerous medical myths I frequently see in the ER is the widespread belief by patients that copious amounts of hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean cuts and scrapes of any size.

Are you misusing this common item in your medicine cabinet? This emergency room physician’s assistant is telling viewers that they’re probably misusing hydrogen peroxide. Gen Xers, Millennials, and ...

Don’t “air it out.” Put down the hydrogen peroxide. Here’s what to do to prevent infection and hasten healing. By Ashley Abramson Cuts, or wounds that break the skin, are one of the most common ...

Hydrogen peroxide might just be the unsung hero of your cleaning cabinet. You probably recognize it as the bubbly liquid that ...