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2. Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol On A Wound? Neither—Here ...

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   Using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to clean an open wound can actually delay healing, Dr. Ian Smith says. Here's what to do instead. Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol On A Wound?

3. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirit in some regions, refers to a group of denatured alcohols commonly used as topical antiseptics. These solutions are primarily composed of either isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethanol , with isopropyl alcohol being the more widely available formulation.

4. Alcohols (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Ethanol is listed under Antiseptics, and Alcohol based hand rub under Disinfectants, on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [6] Applied to the skin, alcohols are used to disinfect skin before a needle stick and before surgery. [2] They may be used both to disinfect the skin of the person and the hands of the healthcare ...

5. Liquid bandage - Wikipedia

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   Liquid bandages are suitable for clean cuts that close easily and shallow small wounds, as it will help both sides of the wound to bond and produce a suture-like effect. Due to the drying of liquid wound dressing, it will form a nonelastic film on the wound and cannot absorb tissue fluid. If the wound area is too large, it will actually hinder ...

6. The honest truth: How alcohol affects your skin

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7. Hypochlorous Acid: What Is It and Is It Safe for Your Skin? - AOL

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   Hypochlorous acid’s ability to kill harmful bacteria while keeping the skin barrier intact makes it a versatile and gentle option for a wide range of skin concerns, says Carmen Castilla, M.D.

8. Hand sanitizer - Wikipedia

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   The alcohol in hand sanitizer strips the skin of the outer layer of oil, which may have negative effects on barrier function of the skin. A study also shows that disinfecting hands with an antimicrobial detergent results in a greater barrier disruption of skin compared to alcohol solutions, suggesting an increased loss of skin lipids.

9. 25 Alternative Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

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   The ThriftyFun website suggests using rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel to clean old mirrors that have developed a patina or stubborn spots and streaks. The site also notes the same ...