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Should You Rinse Off Hydrogen Peroxide

"On whether hydrogen peroxide needs to be rinsed"

Or ask: "After using hydrogen peroxide, should it be rinsed?" In this regard, doctors have different opinions.

It is said to be flushed. Capping hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties. When it acts on the wound, although it can sterilize and disinfect, it will then react and leave the product in the wound, or irritate the tissue, causing local discomfort. And if hydrogen peroxide remains, or continues to oxidize, it is not conducive to wound healing. Therefore, moderate rinsing with water after use can remove residues, reduce irritation, and help the wound heal.

is also called no flushing. He thought that after the reaction of hydrogen peroxide in the wound, the product was mostly water and oxygen, which was milder. And its residue in the wound, can continue to play a bactericidal effect, protect the wound from other bacteria. If rashly rinse, or rinse off beneficial bactericidal ingredients, increase the risk of infection. In the case of wound rinsing operation, or cause secondary damage, leading to increased pain.

In summary, whether to rinse after using hydrogen peroxide depends on the condition of the wound. Superficial small wounds, hydrogen peroxide after the action of light reaction, do not rinse; and deep, large area or sensitive parts of the wound, in order to reduce irritation and latent risk, rinse after use is appropriate.