Hydrogen peroxide
While not necessarily a “mistake”, a common misconception is that if hydrogen peroxide bubbles, it means your wound is infected. Hydrogen peroxide will bubble whether your wound is infected or not. A chemical reaction occurs while cleaning and creates little oxygen bubbles.
Does peroxide bubbles mean infection?
When you dab hydrogen peroxide on a cut, that white, fizzling foam is actually a sign that that the solution is killing bacteria as well as healthy cells.
Does hydrogen peroxide draw out infection?
Hydrogen peroxide also has bacteriostatic properties. That means it can keep bacteria from reproducing and spreading, thereby reducing the chance of an infection growing. It also can act as a sporicide, killing fungal spores that can cause infection.
