im recovering from cutting and i was just wondering...?

Question

if you put hydrogen peroxide of something and a thick layer of bubbles or wahtever that white gross stuff is waht is it? does that maen its infected? and is there anythign to put on it to heal them better and faster/

Answer 1

usually hydrogen peroxide bubbles because its getting rid of the germs. it always does that when i use it on scrapes.

Answer 2

the white bubbles are not a sign of infection. Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant, so it will kill any bacteria in the wound. The white bubbles are just a simple reaction that the peroxide is having to the oxygen in the air and in your blood. The sting from the peroxide is what kills the infection. After you clean and disinfect the wound you should use something like neosporan, this will help kill any bacteria the hydrogen peroxide didnt get and can also help reduce scaring and make the cut heal faster. Good luck on your recovery

Answer 3

Blood contains iron (heme) and cells produce an enzyme called catalase. Catalase is found in nearly all cells and organs and acts as a catalyst in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Since a cut contains both blood and of course damaged cells, there is quite a lot of catalase present. When the H2O2 comes into contact with the catalase, it turns the peroxide into water (H2O) and oxygen gas (O2). Catalase breaks down the hydrogen peroxide extremely efficiently - up to 200,000 reactions/second. It may appear that hydrogen peroxide is not bubbling in the bottle, but actually the same reaction occurs only much slower. Without a catalyst, like catalase, hydrogen peroxide decomposes at a rate of about 1% each year. So pay attention to that expiration date, it may be time to buy some more.

Answer 4

That bubbles is a sign the bad stuff being destroyed by the peroxide. When it comes in contact with certain substances (harmful germs, etc), it will react, releasing gas and heat (the bubbles and the light burning sensation respectively). That's how you can tell it is working. Doesn't mean you're infected. After putting the hydrogen peroxide on (or some other antibacterial solution), you should cover the open wound with a clean bandage so it doesn't get dirty. Neosporin can make them recover a few days earlier.

Answer 5

Actually, the hydrogen peroxide mainly reacts with your blood and other body fluids. It doesn't really mean it is infected, but it does mean that the wound is still raw and so may be prone to infection. The hydrogen peroxide reaction usually helps by creating a bit of a "skin" on the wound which helps prevent further infection.

Answer 6

Hydrogen Peroxide will bubble up on anything that needs to be disinfected. The best way to heal your cuts is with Neosporin and bangages. The Neosporin will speed healing and prevent scarring. You should keep them covered the entire time they're healing.

Answer 7

Well, that is just the peroxide burning off the bacteria in and around the cut. It may burn, but other thanthat, nothing to worry about.

If the cut starts to puss (make icky sticky white stuff on its own), then you may be infected. Get to a hospital if that happens.

Answer 8

The bubbles is killing the germs and whatnot from your wounds. I wouldn't panic as of yet, unless it starts turning red about the area and creme or greenish amber color pus starts coming from it. I would try neosporin, helps with germs and heals fast. And another thing, STOP CUTTING!!!!! Life is worth it if you give it a chance.

Answer 9

Neosporin or some other anti-biotic type ointment may help the cuts heal a little better

Answer 10

that white stuff is all the nasty dirt coming out of the wounds, hydrogen peroxide will heal dont worry