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Does Hydrogen Peroxide Cause Blisters On The Skin?
Posted on
Sun, 7 May 2017
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Sun, 7 May 2017
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Question : I am on 2 medicines that make it hard for me to ejaculate, the other night my wife and I tried to have sex and she tried to help me with her hands which caused some for sore raw spots. We put H202 on it and it immediately caused blisters that when pooped skin came of. It seems to be healing ok there was severe swelling. Is the peroxide not safe to use in that area?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Hydrogen peroxide, especially if undiluted, can be very irritating and caustic. The skin of the genitals is more sensitive, and as you already had some raw spots, putting hydrogen peroxide on it was likely just too much.
I advise not putting hydrogen peroxide on the genitals or a wound where deeper tissue is exposed. And when using it, do dilute it.
If you are not showing signs of infection (increasing redness and puss), then I recommend holding off on the Neosporin right now as well. The tissue will likely heal rapidly. If you want to put ointment on it to soothe and protect it, you can use a preparation called Vitamin A and D ointment. Zinc oxide is another good choice for wound healing.
I hope this helps. In the future, consider using a lubricant made for sexual use such as Astroglide during manual sex to decrease the friction that may have led to the skin injury you described.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Hydrogen peroxide, especially if undiluted, can be very irritating and caustic. The skin of the genitals is more sensitive, and as you already had some raw spots, putting hydrogen peroxide on it was likely just too much.
I advise not putting hydrogen peroxide on the genitals or a wound where deeper tissue is exposed. And when using it, do dilute it.
If you are not showing signs of infection (increasing redness and puss), then I recommend holding off on the Neosporin right now as well. The tissue will likely heal rapidly. If you want to put ointment on it to soothe and protect it, you can use a preparation called Vitamin A and D ointment. Zinc oxide is another good choice for wound healing.
I hope this helps. In the future, consider using a lubricant made for sexual use such as Astroglide during manual sex to decrease the friction that may have led to the skin injury you described.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much. Good to know we have A&D so I will use that if needed.
Brief Answer:
Your welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Sounds good. I think you will heal soon as this part of the body has a good blood supply and usually heals quickly.
Your welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Sounds good. I think you will heal soon as this part of the body has a good blood supply and usually heals quickly.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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