Originally Posted by A-series

Who the fudge (yes I did) uses peroxide on wounds? I thought that was like a left over suggestion from the good 'ole days.. I've got rubbing alcohol, antibacterial soap, and even some neosporin that I never use, but the only peroxide I've ever handled is in my mouthwash...

also I vaguely recall reading/hearing that peroxide wasn't actually a good thing to use on cuts... forget why <can't argue with that science.

Originally Posted by A-series

Who the fudge (yes I did) uses peroxide on wounds? I thought that was like a left over suggestion from the good 'ole days.. I've got rubbing alcohol, antibacterial soap, and even some neosporin that I never use, but the only peroxide I've ever handled is in my mouthwash...

also I vaguely recall reading/hearing that peroxide wasn't actually a good thing to use on cuts... forget why <can't argue with that science.

Originally Posted by Zackk

You've never used hydrogen peroxide? It bubbles over the wound and brings all bacteria to the surface of the bubble. Whoever told you that it's a bad thing for wounds is a moron.

Originally Posted by Invisibeard

I use peroxide on all open wounds. It helps clear the puss away. Also...you always say to use antibacterial soap. It doesn't cure everything, you know.

Originally Posted by A-series

What I'm always recommending is moisturizing soap/body wash that has the added benefit of being antibacterial.
And it's the shit, the shit. Period.

Originally Posted by Red X

You know, overloading yourself with antibacterial stuff is not good for you.

Originally Posted by A-series

I use antibacterial bodywash, that's it. I don't care much about germs and bacteria as a whole, but my stuff is awesome. Cheap, doesn't dry my skin, rinses cleanly, and my feet never smell now that I use it

Originally Posted by Red X

Yeah, antibacterial agents (except for alcohol) have been proven to increase the chance of antibiotic resistance for resident bacteria. I try to limit how much antibacterial stuff I use. :shrug: