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uses of vaseline petroleum jelly
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
Try doing : What your doing and then wrapping your foot in Saran wrap, putting on a sock before bed time. You may see a difference. If not try a high concentratio ... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered
44 years experience Podiatry
Crisco: Use a good hydrating cream such as cisco shortening and cover with Saran wrap before going to sleep. You can also use 40% urea cream.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sidney Vinson answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Won't hurt: Vaseline may help protect an anal fissure from irritation but will not facilitate healing. The most important factor in healing an anal fisssure is de ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
54 years experience Dentistry
Check with MD: How long have you had dry lips for and for how long have you been using petroleum jelly? There are many causes of dry lips including but not limited ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Lortscher answered
13 years experience Dermatology
Yes: Vaseline is safe to use in that area during pregnancy.
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Check package: Every product is different. Check individual packaging
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Busuttil answered
33 years experience Vascular Surgery
Yes: Vaseline is a trade name for petroleum jelly.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stephen Friedman answered
41 years experience Dermatology
Sometimes: Vaseline petroleum jelly is an inexpensive skin protectant. It is an occlusive hydrophobic ointment that will prevent epidermal moisture loss and sof ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tim Conrad answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
No problem: Vaseline will not harm the eye or eyelid but it has no effect on eyelash growth. If you want eyelashes to be thicker and longer, use latisse (bimatop ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems answered
39 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: yes Vaseline weather generic or brand name is fine no different
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A 20-year-old female asked:
is it safe to apply vaseline 100% petroleum jelly to face and other parts of body such as eyelashes?
Dr. Richard Wieder answered
35 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: It is safe to apply vaseline to your facial skin. If some gets into your eyes, it will not damage the surface, but it could significantly blur your v ... Read More
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