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Can i still use expired petroleum jelly on cuts?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Won't help: Petroleum jelly won't help cuts heal and will not effectively prevent infection. Better for them to be exposed to air, and petroleum jelly blocks it.

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2020

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

You use a Bandaid: You do not use Petrolium Jelly on any cut.First you clean it if it is dirty or contaminated and cover with a band aid.You may use Bacitraci,neosporine or another Antibiotic ointment but keep it covered with a Band Aid.But no Petroleum Jelly expired or not

Answered 2/25/2019

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A member asked:

Can i still use expired petroleum jelly on cuts?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Abbott and another doctor agreed

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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