NHS surgeon general and social media star Dr. Karan Rajan warned people not to do so after footage of a TikToker writhing in pain after pouring hydrogen peroxide on his wound. It is common to use hydrogen peroxide, which is popularly known as oxygenated water, on wounds.
In the video, which has been viewed more than 30 million times on TikTok, the young man writhes in pain after pouring hydrogen peroxide on his open wound. Dr. Karan Rajan reacted to the video saying that this should never have been done.
KILLS SKIN CELLS
Dr. Rajan said, “This looks like hydrogen peroxide, and oh, don’t do what this guy did. Hydrogen peroxide should not be used on cuts, scratches, or open wounds. Yes, it will kill bugs, well done, it will also kill your skin cells. It will damage skin cells and delay healing. The same In time, he will suffer like the torment of hell.” said.
FOLLOWERS DIVIDED
Dr. The video shared by Karan Rajan divided his followers into two. Many agreed that it’s a better idea not to do the app that kills skin cells. Others said they would continue to use hydrogen peroxide. One of his followers commented, “Unfortunately, if you grew up before the ’90s, that was the standard treatment of parents and grandparents.”