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Petroleum jelly

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Petroleum jelly or vasoline can be used as a barrier ointment for like diaper rash, eczema and other skin conditions.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

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Anal fissure
Condition
Dry or cracking skin

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Is petroleum jelly safe for sex?

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Can I still use expired petroleum jelly on cuts?

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Does Vaseline petroleum jelly expires?

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Are petroleum jelly and vaseline the same thing?

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Is it possible for me to use petroleum jelly to masturbate?

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Is Neosporin or Petroleum jelly a better antibacterial ointment?

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Can I use petroleum jelly to masterbate?

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Can you spread HPV through petroleum jelly?

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Is petroleum jelly safe for vaginal itdhing?

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Is it true that petroleum jelly clogs pores?

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Is it safe to use petroleum jelly to jack off?

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Is it ok if i put petroleum jelly in my pimples?

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Is it ok to use petroleum jelly for masturbating (girl)?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is it true that vaseline petroleum jelly good for my skin?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Is there a suspected link between Petroleum Jelly and cancer?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it advisable to use baby petroleum jelly on my face at night?

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A 43-year old asked:

Could i be allergic to petroleum jelly on my face but not anywhere else?

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A female asked:

How could the penis be healed when it has cuts because of petroleum jelly?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please tell me, could i be allergic to petroleum jelly on my face but not anywhere else?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Dear sir I had enjected petroleum jelly in side the my penis till I didn't facing any problem but I want to remove it.it's what is the cost ?

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A 54-year old female asked:

I have sensitive skin and my face gets very dry and at times can be painful and now I use petroleum jelly at bedtime, but, i still have the problem?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Is it okay if I continue to wear an expired petroleum jelly on my lips?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Is petroleum jelly not harmful if put on dry lips?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Is it safe to use physiogel and petroleum jelly at the same time on my face?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Can I masterbate with Hill Country Essentials baby petroleum jelly? I'm a 22 year old male?

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A 60-year old female asked:

I have skin burns can I wet it when I take my shower? will petroleum jelly help? should I cover it or let it air dry?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Is using vasaline or petroleum jelly on my hair ok? Would it make my hair shiny and less frizzy and silky? Affects & effects plz.

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A 49-year old asked:

Does the human body absorb petroleum jelly through the skin? Is it unsafe to use petroleum based products, are there health risks?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Is it okay to apply vaseline (petroleum jelly) on eyelashes ? I heard it makes them grow longer and thicker. If not, is there any other solutions ?

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What is the side effect of injecting petroleum jelly in the penis?

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