Is Hydroperoxide Good for Cuts?

Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an injury can actually harm the tissue and delay healing. The best way to clean a minor wound is with cool running water and mild soap. Rinse the wound for at least five minutes to remove dirt, debris, and bacteria.

What happens when you put hydrogen peroxide on a cut?

When poured onto a cut or scrape, hydrogen peroxide encounters blood and damaged skin cells. These contain an enzyme called catalase, which breaks down the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. The fizzing you see in the form of bubbles is the oxygen gas escaping.

Does hydrogen peroxide promote healing?

The main clinical use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is to clean wounds for disinfection in a concentration of 3%. With advances in research, H₂O₂ at µM levels has been reported to act as a signaling molecule which drives redox-sensitive signaling mechanisms to improve dermal wound healing.