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no alcohol is never used for open sores. A much better product would be hydrogen peroxide. It is almost the same as water...Water is H2O and Hydrogen Peroxide is H2O2. By using hydrogen peroxide, a person is actually pouring an extra oxygen molecule into the wound and this can kill off many of the germs that do not thrive in an oxygen-filled environment. Above all, any and all wounds should first be thoroughly cleansed with soap and water and a generous amount of flushing with the tap water.
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∙ 13y agoRubbing alcohol contains ethanol, which destroys the membranes of bacteria, killing it off. It also destroys many of the cells of your body at the site of the wound, but in the end your body wins :D
Really, you're as far along cleaning out wounds with mild soap and water, use alcohol sparingly, and in sever cases -->see a Doctor!
Always good advice to see a Doctor however
Rubbing alcohol.. contains Isopropyl alcohol (also propan-2-ol, 2-propanol or the abbreviation IPA), C3H8O molecular formula C3H8O, and varies in concentration ...does not contain ethanol: molecular formula C2H5OH; empirical formula C2H6O
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∙ 12y agoIt's better than nothing, but it is likely to hurt like the devil. It would be better to use hydrogen peroxide, followed by Neosporin and a band-aid.
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∙ 12y agoYou can, but I must warn you: it will be PAINFUL. I would recommend using hydrogen peroxide. Just don't use too much of either. Good Luck!
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∙ 13y agoYes a lot!
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Can you boil rubbing alcohol?
I am not sure about using alcohol; however, I can share with you depending on where the boil is located, soaking the area in warm water with Epsom salts, or a warm sitz bath is very effective in bringing the boil to a head. Hydrogen Peroxide is helpful if the boil is open. Many boils have to be lanced to allow the puss and infection to be released, whereby, the warm water/Epsom salt soaks/baths are more effective. The Epsom salt and warm water help to draw out the puss and encourage healing.
Is rubbing alcohol a harmful chemical?
Rubbing AlcoholParaphrased from Wikipedia.org entries: Rubbing Alcohol is not necessarily a "harmful" chemical, but is one that should be used with caution, and as directed on the packaging1.Rubbing alcohol is sometimes consumed by those who cannot afford or cannot legally buy beverage alcohol (ethanol). The minimum age of 21 to purchase alcohol in the United States does not apply to rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol products that contain methyl alcohol (methanol) can cause blindness, permanent disabling illness, or death when consumed1. Isopropyl alcohol may also be partly metabolized to acetone, which is toxic to the liver.Rubbing alcohol should be used in a well-ventilated area. Some cautions go so far as to say protective gloves should be worn while using it. Poisoning can occur from ingestion, inhalation, or absorption of rubbing alcohol1.Isopropyl alcohol vapor is heavier than air and is highly flammable with a very wide combustible range2.Mixing rubbing alcohol with pool chlorine can result in a Haloform reaction, generating lots of heat and boiling off its products as excess gas. If this chemical reaction is done inside a closed plastic container, the gas can build up until it ruptures violently. This can pose a serious risk of injury as the chemicals (such as bleach) and shrapnel from the container are thrown outward by the explosion1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubbing_alcohol2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcoholRubbing alcohol when consumed in a large quanity causes your blood sugar levels to drop, which if severe enough could be fatal.Yes, if you drink it or smell it excessively. Using it to santize and clean up things is all right, however, don't spend too much time with it. If it is necessary to use this around the house, make sure to keep doors and windows open if possible!I am adding to the other answers. Do not drink or put in the eyes, which can cause blindnessIt is very strong fume and can literally take your breath away. Isocol rubbing alcohol is able to be used to clean make up brushes. Wash them with it thoroughly, flick dry away from your face. It will kill bacteria and be very clean. Isocol is from alcohol base and can kill bacteria on the skin can be used for drying up pimples. DO NOT PUT IT IN OR NEAR YOUR EYES!!!!!!!!If you do get any chemical in your eyes immediately get fresh running water to it for 15 minutes and contact the hospital emergency department.it depends. just use it for external use and whatever you do , don't swallow it, smell it, or get it in you eyes.
Can you heat alcohol on an open flame?
alcohol is highly inflammable
How does heat affect alcohol?
In an open container, it causes it to evaporate. In a closed container, heat has no effect on the alcohol itself, but it can result in some really skunky beer.
What happens if you pour diesel on an open wound?
No flames, no sparks, nothing. Its much like rubbing alcohol, or Iodine. It simply causes horrific pain, and often unbearable after pain. The substance of the diesel is said to spark up with the bodily fluids and cause a chemical reaction. This is not true, no way could any bodily fluid start any internal flames, or else we'd be in major trouble. The diesel will simply imply everlasting pain, or so it seems. Do not try
Does isopropyl alcohol expire?
Rubbing alcohol is a very useful first aid product. It can be used for many different things. The shelf life of an open bottle of rubbing alcohol is usually a year, but check the use by date.
What happens if you put rubbing alcohol on an open wound that won't stay scabbed over?
It will burn.
Can rubbing alcohol in the bath water affect the internal body?
The answer to this depends on two factors. First, the ratio of rubbing alcohol to water in the bath. The second would be if the person in the bath has any open sores that can allow the alcohol to enter the bloodstream. In low amounts and with no way for the alcohol to enter the body, the bath will be fine.
Rubbing alcohol Spashed in my eyes help pleae?
Flush with water. The alcohol will not hurt your eyes if you wash it out. The water will dilute the alcohol.Again open your eyes and splash them with water until the burning stops.
What is the best way to clean a cassette deck?
Q-tips and rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol , thiers q-tips that are longer and more tightly wound, if you could find those they work better, open door and rub heads, rollers and mechanisims and allow it to dry.
Can you use rubbing alcohol to open a frozen car door?
Yes, although it should be one of the little devices using alcohol that are sold in many stores - it's like a tiny aerosol pump. The alcohol combines with the ice and evaporates it.
Does rubbing alcohol and water work better than ice to relieve swelling?
Ice is the best thing for swelling. Not only does it help to reduce the amount of swelling but it also helps to prevent any more swelling from occurring. Rubbing alcohol is good for cleaning out an open would and reducing the chance of infection.
Will rubbing alcohol turn to sulfuric acid if left open for a long period of time.?
it can spread in the air chemical acids affect the skin mess up so badly remeber keep it close not open
Can you pour rubbing alcohol into an open surgical field?
Well i think you cant because...the alcohol may burn the wound and it will hurt like hell... Well i think you cant because...the alcohol may burn or damage the wound, but i still think it dosent make too much that zone because it still alcohol.
Is it safe to put rubbing alcohol on a small open wound?
YesBut it will hurt like hell. Rubbing alcohol will dehydrate the tissue around the wound and stretch it besides which can sometimes slow healing. If available, hydrogen peroxide makes for a better clensing agent. Edit: Betadine (Povidone Iodine) is another - less painful - alternative.
What is 'Rubbing Alcohol'?
Isopropyl (or methyl) alcohol (or possibly ethyl alcohol) normally has the name "rubbing alcohol" applied to it. It is alcohol suitable for external use only; it's not safe for consumption. It is packaged with a bit of water, and the alcohol content varies from one manufacturer to another. It's between 70% and 95% alcohol depending who the supplier is.Rubbing alcohol can be used as a cooling rub for patients, or as an antiseptic. Note that alcohol should not be used as a disinfectant in an open wound -- it's painful and not great with disinfecting wounds.its alcohol that you rub on your skin and it gets you wasted.
Does rubbing alcohol do anything if for example an toddler hits his head on a table and you rub it on his head?
I believe that rubbing alcohol should be for cleaning certain wounds, such as helping to relieve the itch of mosquito bites, etc. I would be careful about putting it on a toddler without checking with a medical person. I find that your neighbor Pharmacist will be helpful in ansewring a lot of non-threatening basic health questions. If the child had a cut, the alcohol is a powerful disinfectant and can be used to clean wounds, but otherwise no. It does nothing to the child. However, if someone has an open cut that needs cleaning, you should use hydrogen peroxide instead because it stores easier, has no odor, and is a lot less painful on contact to open skin! Alcohol on an open cut can hurt quite a bit!
