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American Dental Association: “Tooth Whitening/Bleaching: Treatment Considerations for Dentists and Their Patients.”
Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters: “Hair bleaching and skin burning.”
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians: “Questionable methods of cancer management: hydrogen peroxide and other 'hyperoxygenation' therapies.”
CDC: “Medical Management Guidelines for Hydrogen Peroxide,” “Outbreak Control Measures: Intensified Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto) Control Measures for the Child Care Setting,” “Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008).”
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Cleveland Clinic: “Handling Injuries: From Small Cuts to Serious Wounds.”
Consumer Reports: “Avoid hydrogen peroxide for treating cuts.”
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology: “Safety and efficacy of hydrogen peroxide topical solution, 40% (w/w), in patients with seborrheic keratoses: Results from 2 identical, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 studies (A-101-SEBK-301/302).”
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