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Why does hydrogen peroxide bubble on a wound if there is no bacteria?
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∙ 11y ago
The reason hydrogen peroxide bubbles when it is put on a cut is because most cells in the body contain catalase. Hydrogen peroxide bubbles when it comes in to contact with catalase. The bubbles are oxygen gas being released.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe bubbles are the result of the breakdown of two hydrogen peroxide molecules into oxygen and two water molecules. 2H2O2 -> O2 + 2H2O This is also the reaction catalysed by the enzyme catalyse which is one of the fastest enzymes known.
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∙ 6y agoIt will fizz when it contacts living tissues, or other chemicals. This is free oxygen being released to make a chemical change (oxidation). Ideally, this will kill bacteria, but it also damages healthy cells. This is not always a bad thing since it can help close a wound faster, and stop the stinging of exposed nerves.
2(H2O2) --> 2 H2O + O2
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∙ 13y agoyour blood is not clean or pure it carries bacteria, that is why.
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∙ 11y agobecause of the presence of the enzyme catalyses in the blood which release oxygen from hydrogen peroxide
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When peroxide bubbles does it mean infection of a wound?
No, it means the peroxide is decomposing. You see this when you pour hydrogen peroxide into a wound because your body naturally produces a protein called peroxidase that catalyzes the decomposition of peroxides. This is why small amounts of hydrogen peroxide don't kill you: your body has a natural mechanism for dealing with it. Bacteria, for the most part, do not produce peroxidase, so they're highly susceptible to the effects of peroxides.
If germs multiply faster in a warm moist environment then why do doctors say wounds heal faster if kept moist and covered?
If you scrape your arm, if you look at your arm, you won't be seeing bacteria; you'll be seeing where the skin has been removed from your arm. The wound will clot decently quickly, and then the new skin will form and the scab can come off. If you keep the wound cold and dry (or hot and dry), your skin cells will be damaged (or at least impaired somehow), leaving them less able to divide and form new skin, making the wound take longer to heal. Of course, as you point out, germs like warm, moist environments. This is precisely why people put chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide on cuts: the hydrogen peroxide will kill germs. I suppose it could also damage the tissue around the wound, but then again, your outer layer of skin is dead anyway, and pretty much the only thing that's alive on top of your skin is germs. That way, you no longer have so many germs on the wound, and your skin is left mostly intact.
Why use sterile gauze on the wound site?
So you do not introduce bacteria into the wound and have an infection.
Whenharmful bacteria enter the body through a wound how does th e body fight it?
the white blood cells sorround the bacteria
Is cellulitis caused by a virus?
No, it is caused by normal skin bacteria bacteria entering a wound. It is usually one of the milder strains of Streptococcus or Staphylococcus.
Is hydrogen peroxide a chemical or physical change?
Catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Catalase is found in blood and bacteria in the wound. The bubbles you see are from the oxygen that is being released.
Why does hydrgen peroxide bubble when it is poured into a cut?
When hydrogen peroxide bubbles when its pored on an open wound, is because it is cleaning out all of the germs and infection.
What does hydrogen peroxide do for a horse wound?
Don't take me for certain here but as i remember hydrogen peroxide is used for healing and disinfecting. keeping a wound clean from bacteria and etc. So my best guess would be that it would keep your horse's wound disinfected and help it heal up better.
When peroxide bubbles does it mean infection of a wound?
No, it means the peroxide is decomposing. You see this when you pour hydrogen peroxide into a wound because your body naturally produces a protein called peroxidase that catalyzes the decomposition of peroxides. This is why small amounts of hydrogen peroxide don't kill you: your body has a natural mechanism for dealing with it. Bacteria, for the most part, do not produce peroxidase, so they're highly susceptible to the effects of peroxides.
Is hydrogen peroxide good for cuts?
Depending on the severity and cause of the cut, hydrogen peroxide may or may not be useful. It is highly recommended not to use hydrogen peroxide on deep wounds. For small wounds with debris, hydrogen peroxide is useful to dislodge small particles within the wound. In this case, it is recommended to rinse the wound with clean, running water as well.
Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a puppies wound?
yes, but it won't do much
How frequent can you use hydrogen peroxide on a wound?
Once or twice a day.
What happens when you put peroxide on a wound?
Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing). THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much! (Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)
Can hydrogen peroxide be applied after skin biopsy?
Hydrogen peroxide is a very drying solution, and can impede, or interfere with the natural healing process. You should only use Hydrogen Peroxide on a wound if directed by a medical physician.
Why is hydrogen peroxide used on minor cuts and scrapes?
Hydrogen peroxide is used on minor cuts and scrapes because it acts as an antiseptic. It helps kill bacteria and prevent infection. Additionally, it can help remove debris and dirt from the wound, promoting healing. However, it should be used with caution and in moderation, as excessive use can delay wound healing.
Is Hydrogen peroxide fizzing when applied to a wound physical or chemical change?
chemical
What happens to hydrogen peroxide when it is put on a cut?
Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing). THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much! (Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)
