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Will vaseline help a scab heal faster? just two small scabs.

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Yes: Wounds heal faster with Vaseline. Vaseline not only keeps wounds clean and moist but also provides a protective layer keeping the wound covered. It keeps germs out decreasing the risk of infection. Good luck

Answered 6/20/2018

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Hi. I had alarplasty last March. One side hasn't FULLY healed. It's been 36 days. I have been using Vaseline (to prevent scarring). It has formed a little scab so I can not use Scar Gels yet? Shall I CONTINUE using VASELINE or Just Leave it alone?

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Got electrocautery done on broken capillaries on my nose, scab came off and now the area is very red. What should I do? My dermatologist had recommended putting Vaseline on until the scab came off but it does not look fully healed-was done 7 days ago?

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3.5 mos lips peel daily. Deep red like sunburn. Other times swell, weep and scab. Tingle and burn. Tried Vaseline, antibiotic oint & pills, Claritin (loratadine). ?

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A small wound heal better in moist conditions or dry condition?In dry condition will a scab formed and is it good? I want the skin to grow faster. Th

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I removed a wound scab too early and now I have a little hole on the skin, sort of pink colour and a bit painful and red area around the wound, no blood. Small wound, about 1 cm diameter. What to do to heal it fast? Cover or not cover the wound?

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