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Is it ok to use vaseline and/or neosporin cream (neomycin and polymyxin b) to help treat my skin?
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Yes you can!: It is ok to use vaseline to keep the skin moisturized and healthy. However, neosporin is used only if there is evidence of infection. Frequent use of neosporin can lead to development of allergy.
Answered 1/5/2019
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