One of the more dangerous medical myths I frequently see in the ER is the widespread belief by patients that copious amounts of hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean cuts and scrapes of any size.

If you fall and notice you are bleeding, your first step may be to grab a first aid kit and clean the wound to avoid infection. Antiseptics like hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol are commonly used ...

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Across our lifespan, we experience wounds. Young active children get scrapes and cuts from everyday play, and adults encounter surgical wounds, infections and skin issues from chronic illness such as ...