Why Does Hydrogen Peroxide Foam When Put On A Cut?

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  • Hydrogen peroxide's foaming action is due to the catalase in blood and cells. Check out this episode of BrainStuff to learn how hydrogen peroxide interacts with catalase.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 220

  • @lampsalot
    @lampsalot 10 років тому +191

    This guy is hilarious! Love his dry humor delivery. "Then getting very very bored and ask yourself what you're doing with your life."

  • @MrJhofree
    @MrJhofree 6 років тому +173

    I thought it was because it was killing the bacteria

    • @ijr894
      @ijr894 5 років тому +15

      Sithlord ™
      Few bacteria do have the catalase enzyme, yes.

    • @ijr894
      @ijr894 5 років тому +4

      The catalase enzyme actually protects the staphylococcus aureus

    • @mcj0014
      @mcj0014 5 років тому

      F C B Ohhhh

    • @guacaMolly3997
      @guacaMolly3997 4 роки тому +2

      Me too or blood cells with oxygen in them (and blood on the outside gets a lot more oxygen) and then the hydrogen peroxide eats away at it and the oxygen molecules are released, creating gas and bubbles.

    • @sonnyjohnson934
      @sonnyjohnson934 4 роки тому +1

      Right.same thought.

  • @wokcentral1
    @wokcentral1 7 років тому +47

    This is the 8-ball music on game pigeon😂😂

  • @neon4m
    @neon4m 10 років тому +379

    Dude, way to much energy, tone it down just a bit.

    • @domcarter2327
      @domcarter2327 10 років тому +17

      I enjoy watching him, he always looks content it makes me laugh

    • @sassy_sasarai4090
      @sassy_sasarai4090 10 років тому +10

      Watching him is like listening to a lullabuy. I love this dude.

    • @domcarter2327
      @domcarter2327 10 років тому +2

      sassy_sasarai couldn't agree more

    • @Youngsoldier93
      @Youngsoldier93 9 років тому +1

      then produce your own content.

    • @drinkbleach1192
      @drinkbleach1192 5 років тому +8

      @@Youngsoldier93 Took me three years to tell you this. Three long years.
      *It was a joke dumbass.*

  • @kyledog12
    @kyledog12 10 років тому +37

    A man walks into a bar, he asks for H2O. His buddy says, "I'll have some H2O too!" His buddy dies. If you understand, this is cheesey and funny.

  • @Binkx1982
    @Binkx1982 7 років тому +18

    As a kid they were great at distracting me from noticing the pain of my cuts and scrapes. As an adult I still like the bubbles. :-)

  • @MalaYLoca
    @MalaYLoca 6 років тому +61

    I refuse to believe this lol it foams because its killing bacteria damnit 😂

    • @juniorortega-s9v
      @juniorortega-s9v Місяць тому

      Yes I agree that's what I been knowing my whole life so it foams cause it kills bacteria

  • @shanedavis4934
    @shanedavis4934 Рік тому +2

    Oh my god, his level is excitement is unmeasurable wow, it's contagious. I hope he makes more videos

  • @KoolBreeze420
    @KoolBreeze420 8 років тому +7

    Hydrogen peroxide also reacts with ear wax. When I was younger my ear was clogged or something of that nature I remember someone had put a few drops to loosen the blockage. I don't really recall who but I do remember the bubbling feeling.I still use it for like a bad itch once and a while, probably shouldn't use it this way but I figure it's better than sticking a q-tip or something in my ear that could actually puncture my drum.

    • @joshuahendricks7201
      @joshuahendricks7201 8 років тому +1

      Exactly, I tended to use it instead of q-tips in order to get deeper.

  • @Sjsime827
    @Sjsime827 5 років тому +7

    Excellent video! The background music is a tad loud, however the video is still informative thus great.

  • @miraclew3604
    @miraclew3604 7 років тому +50

    The 8ball song💀💀

    • @DrippDroppz
      @DrippDroppz 3 роки тому +1

      Heard the song and went immediately down to the comments 😂

  • @BronzeEnigma
    @BronzeEnigma 9 років тому +9

    Did it with my liver, it worked well!

  • @twakefield10
    @twakefield10 11 років тому +2

    This is something that I have wondered for a long time now.

  • @TheLightintheheart
    @TheLightintheheart 4 роки тому +2

    Ok, so if this is catalase that makes it foam on the body, how do you explain it when it foams on a surface, so example to clean the bathroom or the kitchen sink? Many thanks.

  • @inspectorsteve2287
    @inspectorsteve2287 5 років тому +1

    So if you pour hydrogen peroxide down a drain if fizzes as well. Is that because bacteria have that compound in them?

  • @TheRealFlenuan
    @TheRealFlenuan 10 років тому +1

    This channel should be more popular!!!

  • @marinaoeo
    @marinaoeo 6 років тому +1

    I one got a second degree burn and it hurt so bad I cried. I then thought I should clean it but with something that wont hurt so I used hydrogen peroxide and something crazy happened. not only the burn turned white but for quite some time the pain disappeared!!! how do you explain this? should I continue applying it when the pain comes back?

  • @tuffybaxton6162
    @tuffybaxton6162 8 років тому +1

    but does it clean the wound

  • @chairshoe81
    @chairshoe81 11 років тому +2

    One time i had a huge nosebleed and let it drop into a small cup, then i poured hydrogen peroxide in. It made a giant solid jelly like clump of blood, the reaction gave off heat too, so the clump was like almost uncomfortable to hold. Then I squashed it. That was a fun day.

  • @farahqasem211
    @farahqasem211 10 років тому +2

    First of all , i would like to thank you for your helpful videos , can you please explain why do pure oxygen and water treat the wound ?

    • @Z-42
      @Z-42 2 роки тому

      It doesn't treat the wound, it cleans the wound. ;)

    • @azzagasim2916
      @azzagasim2916 8 місяців тому

      cleaning is part of wound treatment. @@Z-42

  • @0097King
    @0097King 10 років тому +7

    Never done that before in my life

  • @OmegaMegalodon
    @OmegaMegalodon 11 років тому +2

    hahaha...love that part when you mention the potato.

  • @walkingcorpse1224
    @walkingcorpse1224 2 роки тому +2

    I've never gotten pain from hydrogen peroxide. Rubbing alcohol on the other hurts alot for a few seconds.

  • @Splsheditz
    @Splsheditz Рік тому

    i get chills when i see the foam

  • @JessieI
    @JessieI 8 місяців тому

    So if I pour hydrogen peroxide on my rinsed and dried tooth brush, is it reacting to molecules of old blood with Catalase that I cannot see?

  • @TechTom
    @TechTom 10 років тому +12

    The walking dead season two lol

  • @adrianakuzmikova1697
    @adrianakuzmikova1697 6 років тому +5

    hydrogen peroxide on wound is not painful at all. try iodine tincture or alcohol or salt on wound :)

    • @rogerdickinson920
      @rogerdickinson920 5 років тому

      I think he was referring to the wound itself being painful.

  • @obyriettacorner6746
    @obyriettacorner6746 10 років тому +1

    My question is whats the normal intake for swallowing peroxide..let me give you an example ..if I brush my teeth then gargle with peroxide about 4/5times a week an I accidentally swallow the solution at least 2 times a week about tbsp or a little more what are the side effects for toxicity whe'm I do this

    • @DonMarzzoni
      @DonMarzzoni 2 роки тому

      No the concentration is too low to actually kill you. That doesn't mean you should though. Your body is actually pretty good at breaking down some peroxide but at higher concentrations. The store bought peroxide only has 3%. It's not very much but still not recommended to drink

  • @waynegordon6385
    @waynegordon6385 6 років тому +1

    Very informative,
    Great Job! ✔

  • @maxhitikos
    @maxhitikos 10 років тому +1

    Can you actually calculate how much the human body can lift (weights or other heavy stuff)

  • @drinkbleach1192
    @drinkbleach1192 5 років тому

    Cool vid man You got my subscription.

  • @Cashman94
    @Cashman94 10 років тому +1

    I have seen what hydrogen peroxide is. But I have never seen it working. Thanks. Brain stuff

  • @mortifera123
    @mortifera123 11 років тому +4

    josh is awesome and hilarious :D Cool video. I've always wondered about this.

  • @AdamCoy412
    @AdamCoy412 10 років тому +1

    You guys are awesome! Love it!

  • @mrstutor-mcchickendelacacc6019
    @mrstutor-mcchickendelacacc6019 3 роки тому

    I like it! Educational and entertaining.

  • @DjViz
    @DjViz 7 років тому +2

    Love the iphone pool song in the background

  • @jfboomerang1310
    @jfboomerang1310 3 роки тому

    Why not answer the reason why one uses HO2, how it works and what is the function of Catalase?

  • @ragingumbreon139
    @ragingumbreon139 8 років тому +6

    Also peroxide cleans infection out of wounds.

    • @ragingumbreon139
      @ragingumbreon139 8 років тому

      Mr. O-Town Oh. My parents always told me to use it to clean infection.

    • @Mr.O-Town
      @Mr.O-Town 8 років тому

      Raging Umbreon me too!

    • @JoseLopez-hh6fp
      @JoseLopez-hh6fp 6 років тому +1

      Also kills healthy bactiria too.

  • @plshelp5252
    @plshelp5252 8 років тому

    I got a toothpick stuck in my foot and I used peroxide. Pulling it out hurt way more, though.

  • @PorcelainHammer
    @PorcelainHammer 10 років тому

    So is this just a random side effect, or is there something important about breaking down the exposed catalase?

    • @TheHotmonkeylove
      @TheHotmonkeylove 10 років тому

      Nice video! Wow Arlene, I've never seen anyone actually enthusiastic about biochemical pathways! This is a great channel. I subscribed. Thanks!

  • @VyrusZeroX
    @VyrusZeroX 11 років тому

    what is Hydrogen Peroxide for in medical use anyways ? i have no idea

    • @BigAn7h
      @BigAn7h 11 років тому +2

      It shrinks and hardens the affected area. Can stop bleeding among other uses. Not the best thing to treat a cut with, but if you're in desperate need for medical attention, it's definitely the fastest. Also, it can be used to clear wax out of your ears.

    • @alght7
      @alght7 10 років тому

      acne treatment and toothpaste

  • @AndreyMikhaylovlolmaus
    @AndreyMikhaylovlolmaus 11 років тому +1

    Josh, you're awesome.

  • @CrisCastillon
    @CrisCastillon 11 років тому +1

    When you're using liver, a little goes a long way. And if you're holding the container, test tube, or what have you, be careful because it gets quite hot.

  • @DCstroller
    @DCstroller 10 років тому

    thanks for the vid, my only constructive advice would be, next time have a live example of the reaction (ie the potato) on rather than just a graphic.

  • @JustinLodes
    @JustinLodes 5 років тому +4

    This is awesome! I’m going to build an apparatus with potatoes and peroxide that will allow me to breath underwater! Yay!
    Shit I hope I don’t die

    • @star-hy4vu
      @star-hy4vu 3 роки тому

      you alive?

    • @JustinLodes
      @JustinLodes 3 роки тому

      starotte yeah. Never made it yet otherwise I’d probably be dead

  • @IceCream-cc9ou
    @IceCream-cc9ou 7 років тому

    Can i use it on acne scares? Plz answer :((

    • @dekster193
      @dekster193 7 років тому

      Ice Cream not if their scars. nothing can fix scars. sorry guy

  • @jefb2674
    @jefb2674 5 років тому

    was like "this guy's voice and mannerisms sound so familiar" until I realized oh it's Josh from Things you Should Know. Was imagining someone looking pretty different while listening to the podcast
    (i skipped to 13 secs in and didnt see the name)

  • @HeartofEquus
    @HeartofEquus 3 роки тому

    Can I use pure 3% hydrogen peroxide to disinfect covid on celery?

  • @Straightbangin1979
    @Straightbangin1979 9 років тому

    cool video. peroxide has never hurt a cut before on me though. never use peroxide on your dog for cuts ( at least not more than once as its not good for dogs.

  • @ragingumbreon139
    @ragingumbreon139 8 років тому

    I am about to peroxide a blister and I just wanted to know how it foams. Cool!

    • @maxtheleopard
      @maxtheleopard 8 років тому

      Raging Umbreon
      I think I seen you on a live stream before but I forgot the name

  • @mariaumana987
    @mariaumana987 7 років тому

    enjoyed this video

  • @altEFG
    @altEFG 10 років тому

    Josh, I beg you, do an episode of "Don't Be Dumb" wearing a Batman costume.
    Because, you know, you look so alike Christian Bale, it would be hilarious and educative. And, you know, stuff that educative and highly amusing at the same time are great.

  • @elijahodal4303
    @elijahodal4303 3 роки тому

    Not all the time, because not all bacterias are catalse postive , some of the bacterias are catalase negative that`s why sometimes it doesn`t foam when you put hydrogen peroxide.

  • @neilvanhorne7410
    @neilvanhorne7410 10 років тому

    Bleach reacts to my dogs pee... Just putting that out there.

  • @volatilisjackal
    @volatilisjackal 11 років тому

    ok, so when it foams in my sink does that means there is bacteria in the sink? Or something?

    • @The_Broomhill
      @The_Broomhill 11 років тому

      Not all bacteria have catalase, but the ones that do will bubble just like our cells. Also, if it was liver and onions night and there was residue in the sink after dumping things in the garbage disposal, I suppose that is likely too.

  • @sunshine9717
    @sunshine9717 7 років тому +1

    Your funny. Love it!

  • @TheCian19
    @TheCian19 11 років тому

    Brain stuff- how does creatine affect muscle growth?

  • @DarklordX251
    @DarklordX251 3 роки тому

    Can I use hydrogen peroxide on my ingrown toenail ?

  • @sophialoren7855
    @sophialoren7855 4 роки тому

    Does it kill viruses?

  • @LacrosseSpaz2757
    @LacrosseSpaz2757 10 років тому +1

    Hah!! Josh Clark is my favorite!!!

  • @sammycruz7525
    @sammycruz7525 6 місяців тому

    After so many years of Doctors telling people to use Hydrogen Peroxide on minors cuts to clean and speed the healing process, now they’re saying that it’s more harmful and to not use it !!!! I went to the Doctors office and the chick was GOOGLING MY SYMPTOMS!!!!! Like WHATttheFUX!!!!

  • @sheridanarnold6467
    @sheridanarnold6467 Рік тому

    It’s the only one that doesn’t burn. Now sone rubbing alcohol and you can say ow ow 😂

  • @vasilisrod2869
    @vasilisrod2869 4 роки тому

    I love you dude !

  • @JosephOccenoBFH
    @JosephOccenoBFH Рік тому

    Love Chemistry..

  • @Preacher_.
    @Preacher_. 6 років тому

    So the chemical reaction between Catalase in the cells and Hydrogen Peroxide cause the cell wall to break apart..?
    It that from the physical(chemical?) force that's exerted when HO2 turns into H2O & O, or something else?

  • @aaronbanzon2612
    @aaronbanzon2612 5 років тому

    Does your body foam when you drink it?

  • @Gkeeper91
    @Gkeeper91 4 місяці тому

    Just once I wanna hear him say “turtle, turtle” 🐢

  • @Arizona_lilly
    @Arizona_lilly 2 роки тому

    Even on fabric

  • @--sql
    @--sql 10 років тому

    You said there are "lots of ruptured cells", but I find it hard to believe that. Cells are extremely small. Even with a very very sharp knife, it would be difficult to cut through a cell. They would simply just get out of the way of the knife.

    • @CDRaff
      @CDRaff 10 років тому

      Your skin is made of cells, how can you have a cut if you can't cut cells?

    • @--sql
      @--sql 10 років тому

      Christopher Raff Cells are extremely small. The sharp part of a knife hitting your cells would be like a bus hitting a crowd of people. The bus doesn't go through the people. The people would go around the bus. That's oversimplified, but hopefully you get the idea. The cut is just the cells separating from one another, not the cells themselves being physically cut in half.

    • @cakebrin3r
      @cakebrin3r 10 років тому

      Zantaer Cells can rupture pretty easily when they have peroxide poured over them. Serious note: Cells rupture all the time. When ever you do something as mundane as picking something up cells rupture, is it so hard to believe that a cut can rupture cells?

    • @--sql
      @--sql 10 років тому

      cakebrin3r I just looked it up, and you're right. Cells will rupture due to an osmotic imbalance that peroxide causes. It's called Cytolysis. And cells may rupture due to contact with the knife, but I thought the video made it sound like the knife physically cut through the cells, which is not the case.

    • @cakebrin3r
      @cakebrin3r 10 років тому

      Zantaer Well not "cut" them but you know. Cut them. Its not like cells are atoms and the knife is your hands, Cells are pretty big and the atoms at the end of knifes are pretty small so its not like its impossible to cut a cell with something sharp especially when you have such a big target(E.g you)

  • @chrispinengandu7452
    @chrispinengandu7452 Рік тому

    Dilute it with clean water until you get the correct foam. Remember they key is to dilute it correctly. That's it.

  • @spookywizard4980
    @spookywizard4980 8 років тому +22

    This guy sounds so monotone I don't know why they gave the video color...

  • @hugorios2264
    @hugorios2264 6 років тому

    Where’s Charles W Chuck Bryant?

  • @MarkLatimerRussell
    @MarkLatimerRussell 5 років тому +1

    All these people don’t know who josh Clark is and are really thrown off by his energy is killing me.

  • @juliataylor0334
    @juliataylor0334 9 років тому +1

    oml i play softball and when i cut myself sliding or diving my mom makes me put hydrogen peroxide and it stings soo bad

  • @MrHilltopper28
    @MrHilltopper28 Рік тому

    Feels great if u put it in your ear when u have an earache

  • @kcototheyoyoyo
    @kcototheyoyoyo 6 років тому +1

    I have heard the background noise somewhere. I DONT KNOW WHERE AND ITS KILLING ME!!! it’s a Game...😰

    • @SemajGaming
      @SemajGaming 5 років тому

      Kahoot or quiz let

    • @SemajGaming
      @SemajGaming 5 років тому

      Wait no it’s 8-Ball pool on the iPhone pigeon games

  • @mailife2875
    @mailife2875 8 років тому +1

    Damn, cut myself before the end and hit an artery, had to be rushed to the hospital, he should have said that start.

  • @wmpetroff2307
    @wmpetroff2307 Рік тому

    He is fine!

  • @jonathanmontoya3987
    @jonathanmontoya3987 3 роки тому

    Hmm. I randomly searched for this answer. Was surprised to put a face to the name. Listen to josh on his podcast.

  • @wakeUPdummies
    @wakeUPdummies Рік тому

    It oxidizes, very efficiently.

  • @caelidhg6261
    @caelidhg6261 9 років тому

    well then why does it work on bacteria ridden shoes?

    • @foxlikessapphics
      @foxlikessapphics 7 років тому

      Because there will usually be skin cells remaining in the shoes.

  • @shorts-cr2zu
    @shorts-cr2zu 6 років тому

    Well, I've got a new crush.

  • @timkathsmith
    @timkathsmith 4 роки тому

    I wanted to use this video in correlation with my distance learning potato and H2O2 experiment with my fourth graders, but the cynical comment about life towards the end changed my mind. Too bad because they would’ve like the video.

  • @GoblinsOfFarmington
    @GoblinsOfFarmington Рік тому

    me on my way to make some
    50% safe sparkling water with hydrogen peroxide and a potato

  • @catstink
    @catstink 4 роки тому

    Bruh this whole video all i could think about was the fact that it’s the 8-ball music

  • @eccomi21
    @eccomi21 2 роки тому

    never in my life has anyone put hydrogen peroxide on my wounds no matter the size. i am today years old when i find out that shit is a thing

  • @eugenesesmaiii3278
    @eugenesesmaiii3278 11 років тому

    But WHY is the question

  • @hmata3
    @hmata3 10 років тому

    Thanks, Christian Bale. Shouldn't you be out fighting crime?

  • @Peeps86
    @Peeps86 3 роки тому

    When a Google answer is not enough.

  • @Stacy_Smith
    @Stacy_Smith 7 років тому +3

    DON'T USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON CUTS! Abrasions fine, rash fine, anywhere you would WANT to KILL live skin dermis (*painful) to accelerate the process of becoming the top protective layer of dead skin epidermis (*not painful) is fine.
    When you use peroxide on a cut you kill the edge of the joint you want to GROW together. DEAD TISSUE DOES NOT GROW! This LENGTHENS healing time and increases the chances of scaring or makes the scar more pronounced.
    *Live skin is NOT supposed to be exposed anytime it is it's painful. The dead skin your body is surrounded with protects the inner layer of live skin

    • @jessicaperalta1467
      @jessicaperalta1467 7 років тому

      Stacy Smith hi sir do you have any contact info where i can ask you some question about chemicals?

  • @HotSizzleTV_
    @HotSizzleTV_ 3 роки тому +1

    So wait, it doesn’t clean the cut and make it better ? I’m so confused.

  • @fIippytoast
    @fIippytoast Рік тому

    the fact this was made when i was 3 months old

  • @lulainwonderland4244
    @lulainwonderland4244 10 років тому

    I thought it had something to do with peroxomes?

  • @paulocardenas2235
    @paulocardenas2235 3 роки тому

    I told my wife to turn down her iMessage game because i was trying to watch this video. But no that’s the background music.

  • @Kingnome
    @Kingnome 2 роки тому

    A cut brought me here.

  • @aminatabangurah932
    @aminatabangurah932 7 років тому

    The 8-ball music tho

  • @bkrangel850
    @bkrangel850 10 років тому +1

    Josh Clark is hot in a weird way.

  • @bradyh8409
    @bradyh8409 10 років тому

    then why do you watch it

  • @hanlynest
    @hanlynest 8 років тому

    HOW DO YOU MAKE IT NOT HURT ;-;

  • @JF-py3vq
    @JF-py3vq 8 років тому

    Forget the nitrous; use a tank of blood and peroxide.