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Can i use aquaphor on pink skin after scab falls off? really sensitive skin.
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Sure.: Aquaphor is helpful in such situations. If the area is that sensitive, you may also wish to cover it with a bandaid for a few days until the sensitivity decreases.
Answered 7/7/2018
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Yes!: Absolutely. Both vaseline and aquaphor ointment are ideal in this situation.
Answered 4/16/2015
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