Question 1

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 2

does vaseline close my cuts?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It is not a good idea as it is not sterile.

Question 3

is vaseline ok to put on a cut?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It is not a good idea as it is not sterile.But if you can get sterile vaselin gauze it is ok to use.

Question 4

if i put vaseline on my cuts, will they heal quicker?

Accepted Answer

It's better...: To use something like neosporin than just plain vasoline.

Question 5

i used to be a cut and got help but i want the cuts to go away fast. will vaseline work or is there something better?

Accepted Answer

Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility.  Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.

Question 6

is vaseline a good way to kill crabs?

Accepted Answer

No: You need an anti-lice shampoo and then close examination to remove any remaining eggs.

Question 7

does sudocream or vaseline help with cuts?

Accepted Answer

Only if sterile: Only if you use sterile vaseline gauze to prevent infection.

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

i have a wide cut a third of an inch long. will vaseline or neosporin help?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin: Vasoline won't help but neosporin can help by helping prevent infection.  Where on the body is the cut?

Question 10

what is the effect using vaseline that have been expired, but the condition is still good no weird smell.

Accepted Answer

No danger: Vaseline remains an effective lubricant for years and poses no risks even when aged.

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