Question 1

is it safe to put vaseline in ur anus?

Accepted Answer

Safe: But not recommended. The petroleum base in vaseline can cause many local problems so i would nopt advise to use vaseline.

Question 2

is it safe to put vaseline on your circumcision wound?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The key is to prevent trauma to those delicate and tender wound edges and vaseline is a nice thought.  Apply it in a thin layer around the cut edges as needed.  The good news is that area has great blood supply so healing will occur rapidly.

Question 3

is it safe to put vaseline inside the nose to relieve dryness?

Accepted Answer

Oh, absolutely: A very small dab of petroleum jelly (Vaseline), applied to both sides of the septum (middle part of the nose) just barely inside the nostrils is the best way to relieve seasonal dryness which contributes to recurrent nose bleeds.  Don't use a lot and don't go too deep!  At night before bed is a good time to apply it.

Question 4

i use vaseline, but it doesn't go away, is it safe to put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on your lips?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Using topical polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) in small quantities on a lip lesion that is or may become infected is usually safe, but ir is important to avoid licking it an minimize ingestion. Systemic antibiotics taken by mouth is probably preferable. See your doctor if healing does not occur.

Question 5

my eyelids are red and burning. i have relief when i put vaseline on them. is it safe to apply vaseline on the eyelid, covering the eyelashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Vaseline will not hurt you, if it gets in your eyes; however, with the symptoms you're having, i would recommend seeing an ophthalmologist for evaluation and more definitive treatment.

Question 6

is vaseline good to put on cuts?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It is not srerile ad therefore it is not a good idea
but if you can get sterile vaseline gauze that can be used, but has to be sterile.

Question 7

is using vaseline safe to masturbate with?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you have other disease in the area.

Question 8

is vaseline safe or a good use for hemmorhoids?

Accepted Answer

Won't hurt, but...: "healing" depends on whether the original cause for hemorrhoids persists.  Have you been straining at stool, have rectal dysfunction, perform an activity that increases pelvic engorgement with blood or increases pelvic pressure (heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, etc.)?  Have your hemorrhoids been surgically or medically managed (; with otc or prescription drugs)? Are you sure they're hemorrhoids?

Question 9

is it possible for you to put vaseline on your anus?

Accepted Answer

Possible but: Not advisable. Vaseline is a petroleum product and I do not recommend the use of these products around the anus.

Question 10

does put vaseline all over your face make your skin softer?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Vaseline sits onthe surface of the skin. It moisturizes the skin by preventing water from evaporating from the surface. Vaseline works well for some people but in others it can occlude the oil glands and cause acne. Other ways to soften the skin include hydrators (e.g. Hyaluronic acid that binds water inside the skin) and squalane which fortifies the natural lipids in the upper layers of the skin.

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