5 of your mother’s health tips you should ignore -Part 5

Myth: Scrapes and cuts require hydrogen peroxide

The evidence on this one seems to go back and forth over the years. Hydrogen peroxide does reduce your chance of infection.  However, it can also delay healing by killing off healthy cells. If you choose to use hydrogen peroxide, reserve it only for really dirty wounds while using water (preferably sterile) for everything else. If you are unsure, clean the cut with water and see a physician right away.

 source by, Nov 20, 2013 Courtney Manser