"Hydrogen peroxide is actually detrimental to wound healing. It prevents healing rather than promoting it," said Dr. Michael Yaakovian, a surgeon and wound care specialist at Houston Methodist.

“Hydrogen peroxide is actually detrimental to wound healing. It prevents healing rather than promoting it,” said Dr. Michael Yaakovian, a surgeon and wound care specialist at Houston Methodist.

"Hydrogen peroxide is actually detrimental to wound healing. It prevents healing rather than promoting it," said Dr. Michael Yaakovian, a surgeon and wound care specialist at Houston Methodist.