Why does Hydrogen Peroxide burn when exposed to an open sore/cut such as a blister?
2006-10-05 13:41:46 · 5 answers · asked by The Iceman 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
its oxidizing with the exposed cells and nerves, it gets rid of the comfy film of bacteria and congealed blood(sometimes) and re-exposes your dermis to the air
2006-10-05 13:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by ~*Prodigious*~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
H2O2 releases radical oxygen atoms that rapidly react with whatever they come in contact with. In a wound that would be the tissue, the bacteria, and the nerve endings, which is the cause of the pain or burning feeling. No burning is taking place but there is oxidation taking place.
The hydrogen peroxide you buy at the drug store is about 3% H2O2. Stronger percentages, up to 30%, can do serious damage to your skin.
2006-10-05 20:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is releasing oxygen and oxidizing any debris or bacteria in the sore/cut.
2006-10-05 20:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means it's working. It's cleaning out the infection.
2006-10-05 20:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what rich said + oxidizing your nerve endings that are exposed
2006-10-05 20:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋