Question 1

is vaseline healthy white lotion safe during pregnancy. ..as m 6 mnths pregnant. ...and using it since starting. ..

Accepted Answer

Yes: Local application of Vaseline is safe during pregnancy.

Question 2

is it safe to use vaseline on moderate plague psoriasis during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

PSORIASIS: There's no problem using vaseline at all. Only for lubrication, no therapeutic effect. For psoriasis, it is better to use vitamin d ointment or a potent steroid cream.

Question 3

i'm 6m pregnant is vaseline intensive care aloe vera safe during this period?

Accepted Answer

For skin application: You may apply these to your skin.
A pregnant lady should be under the care of a doctor for the sake of her and her baby's health. You should see a doctor for pre-natal care and discuss your health issues with her/him.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

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

are petroleum/petrolatum based topical products safe for use in pregnancy (vaseline, chapstick, etc.)? many many internet sites pushing natural beauty products claim these are toxic. however, you find this ingredient many consumer topical products?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These products are safe and are minimally absorbed if at all.

Question 6

can i use vaseline instead of chap stick on my 4 yrs old son's repeatedly cracked lips? is it safe as he will lick some of it in?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chapsticks contain vaseline too. It might be called petrolatum but that's what it is. The small quantities that you would put on the lips should not cause any harm even if ingested.

Question 7

i have meatitis on the tip of my penis at the urethral opening and the right side of the head is quite inflamed. will it heal with vaseline only? or should i use hydrocortisone on it? and it a steroid safe at my urethral opening..?

Accepted Answer

Steroid safe: check with your dr for other cause, e.g. yeast infection vaseline no help

Question 8

i have had dry lips for two months i have tried vaseline and all kinds of chap stick.what will help?

Accepted Answer

Tips for dry lips: Dry lips can occur during any season, especially in certain climate conditions. Avoid licking which aggravates the dryness and causes the lips to constantly chap. Instead, apply aquaphor or aveeno (oatmeal) healing ointment to moisten and mask from the sun.

Question 9

plz help me my lips are always chapped i have to apply a lot of vaseline but even after applying vaseline drinking lots of water my upper lips is very?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breather?: If you breathe through your mouth or lick your lips often , chapped lips would be the result. Obviously, stopping either of the above would be helpful.  Too much sun or wind exposure can do the same.

Question 10

my lips are bruised and puffy occassionally but it keeps reoccurring , vaseline seems to soothe them?

Accepted Answer

Lips: Try to drink more plain water and eat healthy fruits vegetable . Vaseline use is okay.

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Is vaseline healthy white lotion safe during pregnancy. ..as m 6 mnths pregnant. ...and using it since starting. ..

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Is it safe to use vaseline on moderate plague psoriasis during pregnancy?

A member asked:

I'm 6m pregnant is vaseline intensive care aloe vera safe during this period?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Are petroleum/petrolatum based topical products safe for use in pregnancy (vaseline, chapstick, etc.)? many many internet sites pushing natural beauty products claim these are toxic. however, you find this ingredient many consumer topical products?

A member asked:

Can i use vaseline instead of chap stick on my 4 yrs old son's repeatedly cracked lips? is it safe as he will lick some of it in?

A member asked:

I have meatitis on the tip of my penis at the urethral opening and the right side of the head is quite inflamed. will it heal with vaseline only? or should i use hydrocortisone on it? and it a steroid safe at my urethral opening..?

A member asked:

I have had dry lips for two months i have tried vaseline and all kinds of chap stick.what will help?

A member asked:

Plz help me my lips are always chapped i have to apply a lot of vaseline but even after applying vaseline drinking lots of water my upper lips is very?

A member asked:

My lips are bruised and puffy occassionally but it keeps reoccurring , vaseline seems to soothe them?

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