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If i put vaseline on my cuts, will they heal quicker?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It's better...: To use something like neosporin than just plain vasoline.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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Hi I have looks like cuts on my upper vagina sore looks cracked put cream on and Vaseline doesn't seem to help as it itches also could this be shaving?

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I may have accidentally gotten Selsun Blue near the edge of my eye and forgot to wash it. Area is now slightly irritated. Do I put vaseline on it to help it heal? And how long does it take to heal? Put warm water compress on it yesterday to help?

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