A 16-year-old female asked:
what can vaseline be used for?
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Dr. Richard Roberts answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Grease : it protects the skin from absorbing water,which makes skin more susceptible to infection. In some instances it might be good for an area of skin which is rubbed, to avoid chafing.
Answered on Dec 29, 2017
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Dr. David Hettinger answered
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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility. Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.
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Yes: Vitamin A&D ointment has a texture like vaseline. It can be used a lot like vaseline is used.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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Not a good idea: It is not a good idea as it is not sterile.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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Yes some people are: Yes some people are allergic to vaseline.
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