Outdated Medical Advice Medicine

Hydrogen peroxide is best for cleaning wounds

Damages healthy tissue; saline or water is better

Use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds.

Peroxide kills bacteria but damages healthy healing cells. Modern care recommends saline or water. Antibiotic ointment is better for prevention.

Believed 1920–2005
Year Revised 2010
Why Changed New Evidence
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

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