can i use peroxide to clean my daughters newly pierced ears. I really do not like the antiseptic that they gave me.
2007-03-07 03:52:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Don't you think they gave you the antiseptic for a good reason? I used the antiseptic while my ears were healing. Once they were completely, I repeat completely, healed I switched to alcohol, using peroxide only when they got infected.
The best person to answer this question is really your doctor.
2007-03-07 04:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dana H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but it would be more gentle on her ears if you use rubbing alcohol instead. What's wrong with the antiseptic? Be cautious using peroxide as it will dry her skin out if used daily for a long time.
2007-03-07 11:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T put methylated spirits, Tea Tree Oil, Peroxide, Betadine or Alcohol onto the wound as they are too astringent or damage the cells which form the scar tissue.
You can use peroxide to clean the jewlery, but don't put it on the wound.
2007-03-07 12:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is the best for piercings as it gets the job done better than peroxide.
2007-03-07 11:55:37 · answer #4 · answered by Malice 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't kknow but all of my daughters got their ears peirced as a baby and I didn't like the antispectic so I switched to something else on one of my daughters ears and her ears got infected. I wouuld keep the antiseptic.
2007-03-07 11:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but make sure you are cleaning the ear in the area that is pierced not the inner ear- could cause bad ear infection if you are not careful!
2007-03-08 01:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by DJA30 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide is very strong and can make the healing process slower. It is never recommended to use perioxide even watered down
I would say not to use perioxide on young children
2007-03-07 11:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course you can!!!....You can also use alcohol on the piercing. You should use cotton balls as they are easier for despensing the product onto and rubbing the affected or bruise area.
Once applied is may sizzle or may foam. It may sting a little but it is for the better (infection is very nasty to handle)!!! She may flintch but she will get used to it
2007-03-07 12:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by xoxMeaghanoxo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peroxide is safe...but in some cases it will dry out the skin....I found that the best stuff to use for my daughter was Bactine
2007-03-07 12:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anita G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes thats all I have ever used. I didnt like the stuff they gave Us either.
2007-03-07 11:55:28 · answer #10 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋