Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly
Aug 25, 2023 · Dr. Davis says because petroleum jelly is chemically similar to proteins in our skin, it's also a good choice for treating everything from chapped lips to dry cuticles, hands and feet. …
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 16, 2023 · Petroleum jelly is generally safe to use. But rarely, breathing in (inhaling) fat-based substances (lipoids) — such as petroleum jelly or mineral oil — for long periods can cause …
Cuts and scrapes: First aid - Mayo Clinic
May 1, 2024 · Put on an antibiotic or petroleum jelly. Put on a thin layer of an antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly to keep the surface moist and help prevent scarring. Ingredients in some …
How to heal cracked heels - Mayo Clinic
Jan 25, 2023 · Apply a heavier, oil-based cream or petroleum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, others), then slip on a pair of thin cotton socks at bedtime to help the moisturizer …
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip - Mayo Clinic
Jan 26, 2024 · It also may help to treat the affected skin with a heavier, oil-based cream or petroleum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, others) while you're sleeping. As part of …
Anal itching - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Protect the affected skin from moisture by applying a thin layer of a zinc oxide ointment (Desitin, Balmex) or petroleum jelly (Vaseline). If needed to ease inflammation and itching, apply …
Dry skin - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Aug 25, 2023 · Dr. Davis says because petroleum jelly is chemically similar to proteins in our skin, it's also a good choice for treating everything from chapped lips to dry cuticles, hands and feet. …
Diaper rash - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Feb 1, 2024 · Products with a high percentage of zinc oxide or petroleum jelly work well to protect the skin from moisture. Various diaper rash medicines are available without a prescription. …
Nosebleeds: First aid - Mayo Clinic
May 25, 2024 · Don't pick or blow the nose. And don't drop the head below the heart or lift anything heavy for many hours. Gently put a saline gel (Ayr), antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) or …
Pubic lice (crabs) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jan 6, 2023 · If pubic lice are found in eyelashes and eyebrows, you can treat them by carefully applying petroleum jelly with a cotton swab at night and washing it off in the morning. This …