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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can i put neosporin on my entire scalp for broken skin, scalp sores, and scabs? or does plain vaseline help or hydrocortisone cream?

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I have a scab on my face that I am trying to heal as quickly as possible. Keep the scab moist with neosporin/vaseline to speed healing, or leave dry?

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Hi - I have had a dry, flaky, red spot on my eye for about two weeks now. Ive put Vaseline on it and it helps, but doesnt fully clear up. Could this be dermatitis? Do I need to purchase a hydrocortisone? Dermatitis?

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