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A member asked:

Will vaporub make my cheeks redder or help with the redness?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Vaporub: It is not indicated for facial use.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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Not indicated: for skin rashes or facial use. It would most likely make it worse.

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 11/15/2014

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