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Re: NO peroxide!!!
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Roni Chas <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 17 May 1998 18:54:44 EDT
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In a message dated 98-05-17 14:03:34 EDT, you write:

<<  Said she had sore, cracked and scabbed nipples
 and was using Hydrogen Peroxide on them. >>

Hydrogen peroxide is cytotoxic to fibroblasts, meaning it destroys the new
healthy cells trying to heal the wound. I would definately advise against the
use of peroxide for any healing wound.

Roni Chastain, RN, FACCE

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