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These limited effects were more common in people with preexisting ulceration or when salt solutions were administered at the same time as a hydrogen peroxide rinse.2
Benefits of Gargling with Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a clear, colorless liquid compound with no odor.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Long-term aspirin use is associated with gastrointestinal toxicity including peptic ulceration and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Blindness can happen as a complication of corneal ulceration.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Some of the most common causes of saddle sores include chafing, folliculitis, or ulcerations.
—Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
Other breeds, like German shepherds, are the poster pups for cutaneous lupus, which can cause ulceration and destruction of the nose.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
They should always be stretched out to avoid potentially cutting off circulation or getting ulceration from the pressure of the socks bunching.
—Nsisong Bassey, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2024
Other adverse health effects from hexavalent chromium exposure includes nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration and eye irritation and damage.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
The ulcerations and conjunctivitis, which have since received treatment, left the kitten with heavy clouding and scarring on his eyes.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
Long-term aspirin use is associated with gastrointestinal toxicity including peptic ulceration and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Blindness can happen as a complication of corneal ulceration.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Some of the most common causes of saddle sores include chafing, folliculitis, or ulcerations.
—Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024
Other breeds, like German shepherds, are the poster pups for cutaneous lupus, which can cause ulceration and destruction of the nose.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
They should always be stretched out to avoid potentially cutting off circulation or getting ulceration from the pressure of the socks bunching.
—Nsisong Bassey, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2024
Other adverse health effects from hexavalent chromium exposure includes nasal and sinus cancers, kidney and liver damage, nasal and skin irritation and ulceration and eye irritation and damage.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2024
The ulcerations and conjunctivitis, which have since received treatment, left the kitten with heavy clouding and scarring on his eyes.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Ulceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ulceration. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
ulceration
noun
ul·cer·a·tion
ˌəl-sə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the process of forming or state of having an ulcer
2
: ulcer
Medical Definition
ulceration
noun
ul·cer·ation
ˌəl-sə-ˈrā-shən
: the process of becoming ulcerated : the state of being ulcerated
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