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Vaseline ointment
Ointment (vaseline) is a skin-related agent.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have( I think ) genital psoriasis, it doesnt itch or anything, its just a smooth like skin which is a bit pink or redder than the rest of the skin. Is it any serious condition? Moreover, is vaseline good ointment to use here?
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A female asked:
What is a good facial moisturizer for a 4 month old baby girl who suffers from eczema? She's transitioning off from a steroid ointment. Vaseline ok?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is vaseline a triple antibiotic ointment and can it be used to clean wounds?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I accidentally got a small cut on my outer elbow. No bandage will stick on, but there's no more bleeding after applying antibiotic ointment and vaseline. Is it okay to keep it uncovered without a bandage?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Nasal passages have been dry and cracked and keep getting worse have tried Vaseline and triple antibiotic ointment. Neither have helped ?
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A 34-year old female asked:
A stye on my lower eyelid has drained but the skin over the bump has also peeled off, leaving a reddish, raw layer of skin exposed. Should I disinfect the area or apply an ointment such as vaseline or A&D ointment?
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A 33-year old male asked:
My scrotum & the area where it joins d thighs is so flaky & dry yet i have no fungal infection or other disease with tests done but wen u look at it u may think it's a fungal. Is there an ointment or Vaseline for penis area just like the face daily?
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A 33-year old asked:
Aquaphor ointment: is it just like vaseline?
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A 24-year old female asked:
My lips are severely dry and chapped. No ointment I have used is helping. What is the next step? I have used aquaphor, Vaseline, and vaniply
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A 31-year old male asked:
How to treat a small cut/tear on the frenulum on the penis? What cream or ointment should I use? Ive been using Vaseline. Should I continue or stop?
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A 27-year old male asked:
16mo old son has diarrhea 4 the last 2 days and has caused a terrible rash. Prev medication ointment not working. Aloe & vaseline & powder not fixing?
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A member asked:
Elocom (0.1%), Betnovate Ointment (30g), Elica-M (0.01%), Vaseline or moisturizer cream. Which cream may help to heal burned skin fast from Retin A (tretinoin)?
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A member asked:
Used retin A (tretinoin) twice on penis head...skin burned, reddish and sore patches. applying Vaseline, moisturizer for 3 days. can I apply Betnovate ointment?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Why do I have very dry lips? I always put on lip balm and Vaseline . and no I don't use make up
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A 17-year old female asked:
What could be the reason for the corners of my mouth being raw and like burning almost? It's been about three days. I apply lip balm and vaseline to my lips but it hasn't gone away yet?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Allergic to vaseline lip balm how to stop swelling?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Will lip balm like vaseline cause health damage with daily use as i no doubt swallow some of it everyday?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Cracks in corners of mouth for a few days. Tried blister, lip balm, vaseline. None have helped and seems like it's made it worse. Help! what do I use?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Why can't you use Vaseline as a lubricant for any kind of sex?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Is sunscreen effective when applied over vaseline? My sunscreen for sensitive areas doesn't stick to my skin unless I apply vaseline first
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A 45-year old asked:
Does vaseline close my cuts?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is anyone allergic to vaseline?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is vaseline ok to put on a cut?
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A 32-year old asked:
How to know if you are allergic to vaseline?
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A 40-year old asked:
Would vaseline help a sunburn?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Using vaseline for blepharitis?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can i masturbate with vaseline?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is Vaseline bad for masturbating?
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A 64-year old female asked:
It is bad to use vaseline for lube?
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A 37-year old asked:
Could I use vaseline as a lubricant?
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