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Hydrogen Peroxide and Treating Wounds

Many people use hydrogen peroxide to “clean” a cut or scrape. However, according to a CNN article, hydrogen peroxide does not prevent or treat infections in wounds. Also, the article goes on to claim that hydrogen peroxide may actually slow healing and cause cell damage.

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April 2, 2014

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July 1, 2014