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Is aquaphor good for healing scabs?
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No: I would recommend polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment.
Answered 7/25/2020
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Yes: Yes, as long as no infection is involved. Aquaphor is a softening agent and should be used twice a day.
Answered 1/5/2019
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