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Is Petroleum Jelly Safe For Minor Burn?

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Dr. Kakkar S. MD

Hello Dr My lips is getting dry and getting broken down a bit. I am using petroleum jelly but not getting much benefits. pl help regards ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

Today I have external sores close to my anus. Used petroleum jelly last night because of irritation yesterday. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

). I wake up and my face is very dry so I apply more petroleum jelly and it makes the itchness ... face got very swollen and dry. I started using antihistamines and moisturizing my face with... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

This is new to me so a bit nervous. As a 73 yr old woman, I have embarrassing problem of very raw, painful skin area in the upper to midway down of my butt crack. It is not a rash , nor does it seem to be ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. P. T. Patil MD

been putting petroleum jelly on it to heal. It has been 5 days and I'm not noticing any improvement. K ... silver nitrate to burn the skin and close the wound. What suggestions do you have for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. P. T. Patil ( Urologist)

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Dr. Jyoti Gupta MD

up uses for the jelly because I was curious what all I could use it for. Upon looking this up I found some rather dusturbing claims instead, claims that using jelly is harmful. I have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jyoti Gupta ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Mudit Thapliyal MD

his skin and is starting to blister. The only things we have to treat it tonight are Dettoll Antiseptic cream or Vaseline petroleum jelly. Which would be the best option? And what is the best... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mudit Thapliyal ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr.       Harry Maheshwari MD

ChapStick s, petroleum jelly, and nothing is helping. It burns when I put anything on them, but if I Dont, they get really tight and dry and still burn slightly. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harry Maheshwari ( Dentist)
Dr.  Emmette Clark MD

Hi Doc can I use petroleum Jelly for crack lips for my 2 weeks old baby? He have g6pd during his ... can use petroleum jelly for his crack lips or what to put in his lips to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Emmette Clark ( Pediatrician)
Dr. KOMAL vig MD

Is it safe to use petroleum jelly on the entire face and neck during pregnancy I have been ... presently on my third month of pregnancy. Is there any available, safety medicine I can use... View answer

Answered by : Dr. KOMAL vig ( Homeopath)