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Hydrogen Peroxide Might Be Hurting Wounds | Greenville News
That bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet? It’s time to rethink its role. Once hailed as a wound-cleaning hero, it’s now being warned against by health experts — it kills good cells needed for healing, slowing recovery despite its germ-killing fizz. For cuts, rinse with clean water and soap, then use sterile saline. Even for acne, it’s outdated. And no, it won’t stop foodborne parasites like cyclospora. Ditch the peroxide for wounds — gentler methods win. For produce? Wash thoroughly or skip it if you’re unsure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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