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Q:Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxidein cleaning dirty wounds?

A:Yes, but it is not advisable now a days because Peroxide is a solution made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is a strong oxidizer and can be used as a cleaning agent and to prevent infections. When used topically, this antiseptic foams due to the enzyme catalase. As the catalase comes in contact with the skin it turns the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas.

 

 According to health experts at the Swedish Medical Center in Colorado, hydrogen peroxide contains too much oxygen for the blood leading to potential issues.  When your skin absorbs hydrogen peroxide, it can reduce the amount of fibroblasts, a particular cell that is imperative for cleaning and repairing damaged tissue

 

 http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/11831/20120830/the-dangers-of-peroxide.htm#zr2duG06mcuqzeiV.99