For this reason it is especially important to keep a topical solution on hand that is effective at killing the germs at the site of the injury and preventing infection until the healing process is fulfilled.
Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide typically have a place in nearly every medicine cabinet. Alcohol however burns when it is applied, and even adults tend to shy away from the efficient, cost-effective antiseptic.
Rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide typically have a place in nearly every medicine cabinet. Alcohol however burns when it is applied, and even adults tend to shy away from the efficient, cost-effective antiseptic.
Hydrogen peroxide hurts far less but isn't a sure killer of all of the many germs that the wound site may come in contact with.
While both of those items are cheap and commonly used, they simply are not the ideal protectant for an area of open skin.