Hydrogen Peroxide Might Be Hurting You | Amarillo News

That bottle of hydrogen peroxide you’ve been using for cuts and acne? Science says it’s doing more harm than good. It kills bacteria but also destroys healthy tissue needed for healing—so it actually slows recovery. Experts now recommend sterile saline instead, which cleans wounds gently without damage. For minor scrapes, water and soap work fine, then saline if needed. And forget using peroxide on acne—salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide are far better. Even for produce, peroxide won’t stop parasites like cyclospora; toss suspect lettuce instead. While still useful for cleaning and stains, it’s time to rethink its role in first aid and food safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1848c7c88b5bd8f