Can I use hydrogen peroxide to clean an open wound under my breast?

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Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

If your wound is the result of recent surgery, I recommend asking your surgeon for wound care instructions. In general I do not reccomend using hydrogen peroxide on wounds. It kills bacteria, but it also kills healthy cells, which slows wound healing.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Often local wound care with wet to dry dressings seem to do the best.  But each doctor is different, best to ask your surgeon.

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