ER physician and wound specialist Troy Madsen, MD, explains why hydrogen peroxide is such a bad idea for first aid and the best way to clean and treat a wound to keep it from getting infected.

from vinegar to salt – but did you know about hydrogen peroxide? Traditionally an antiseptic solution for cleaning wounds, professional cleaners have started adding it to their arsenal ...

It’s time to retire the brown bottle from your first-aid kit and use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning. Doctors and parents alike have been using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect scrapes and keep ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical that is often used for cleaning, disinfecting and stain removal. It is also commonly used as an antiseptic to treat cuts, scrapes or other minor skin wounds. “Hydrogen ...