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Hydrogen Peroxide Earwax Dissolution
On whether hydrogen peroxide can dissolve earwax
The world has asked us: "Is hydrogen peroxide soluble in earwax?" I should say: "If you want to understand this, you should study its quality and properties."
Hydrogen peroxide is chemically called hydrogen peroxide, which is highly oxidizing. It is often active in various chemical reactions. Earwax, on the other hand, is made up of a mixture of ear canal gland secretions, dander and external dust, with a variety of ingredients.
Looking at its essence, earwax is mostly oil, keratin and the like. Oils are fat-soluble, non-water-soluble, and difficult to combine with oxidizing hydrogen peroxide. Although keratin may change when exposed to chemical agents, the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide does not have a specific decomposition effect on keratin.
Try to prove it with an example. There have been people who have dripped hydrogen peroxide on the ear, or feel the ear canal is cool, but the amount and state of earwax have not changed significantly. And hydrogen peroxide is irritating. If the concentration is not appropriate, it will be applied to the delicate parts of the ear canal, causing discomfort, such as pain and redness.
From this point of view, hydrogen peroxide has little effect in dissolving earwax. To remove earwax, it is safe to follow the right path, or seek medical treatment, borrow professional equipment and techniques from medical workers; or use a special earwax softener and apply it according to the method. Never trust the saying that hydrogen peroxide is soluble in earwax, and use it rashly to avoid hurting the ear canal.
The world has asked us: "Is hydrogen peroxide soluble in earwax?" I should say: "If you want to understand this, you should study its quality and properties."
Hydrogen peroxide is chemically called hydrogen peroxide, which is highly oxidizing. It is often active in various chemical reactions. Earwax, on the other hand, is made up of a mixture of ear canal gland secretions, dander and external dust, with a variety of ingredients.
Looking at its essence, earwax is mostly oil, keratin and the like. Oils are fat-soluble, non-water-soluble, and difficult to combine with oxidizing hydrogen peroxide. Although keratin may change when exposed to chemical agents, the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide does not have a specific decomposition effect on keratin.
Try to prove it with an example. There have been people who have dripped hydrogen peroxide on the ear, or feel the ear canal is cool, but the amount and state of earwax have not changed significantly. And hydrogen peroxide is irritating. If the concentration is not appropriate, it will be applied to the delicate parts of the ear canal, causing discomfort, such as pain and redness.
From this point of view, hydrogen peroxide has little effect in dissolving earwax. To remove earwax, it is safe to follow the right path, or seek medical treatment, borrow professional equipment and techniques from medical workers; or use a special earwax softener and apply it according to the method. Never trust the saying that hydrogen peroxide is soluble in earwax, and use it rashly to avoid hurting the ear canal.
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