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  1. How wounds heal 
    ... helps to massage it with vitamin E or petroleum jelly. However, this is not proven to help prevent a scar or help it fade. Do not rub your scar or apply anything to it without talking with your provider first.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Chafing 
    ... dirt, and other debris may cause irritation. Use petroleum jelly or baby powder on chafed areas until the skin heals. You can also use these before activities to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002034.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Diabetes Care: 10 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Diabetes Complications/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Diabetes Complications ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../diabetes-management/ART-20045803?p=1 - External Health Links
  4. Diabetes - taking care of your feet 
    Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. This damage can cause numbness and reduce feeling in your feet. As ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000081.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Minor burns - aftercare 
    ... put a thin layer of ointment, such as petroleum jelly or aloe vera, on the burn. The ... burns can take up to 3 weeks to heal. A burn can itch as it heals. Do ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000662.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Peripheral neuropathy 
    ... with lukewarm water and mild soap. Use lotion, petroleum jelly, lanolin, or oil on dry skin. Check ... can lead to skin sores that do not heal. In rare cases, numbness in the feet may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000593.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Skin lesion removal - aftercare 
    ... health care provider may recommend the application of petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment on the wound. ... To do this: Your provider may suggest using petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment on the wound. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000918.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Mpox 
    ... benzocaine/lidocaine for pain and calamine lotion or petroleum jelly for itching. OTC oral antihistamines may also ... can still spread the virus until skin lesions heal completely and all symptoms are gone. To help ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007783.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Circumcision 
    ... newborns: Healing time is about 1 week. Place petroleum jelly (Vaseline) onto the area after changing the ... children should avoid vigorous exercise while the wound heals. If bleeding occurs during the first 24 hours ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002998.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Anal fissure 
    ... cream, if pain interferes with normal bowel movements Petroleum jelly Zinc oxide, 1% hydrocortisone cream, Preparation H, ... Anal fissures often heal quickly without any more problems. People who develop fissures once are more likely to have them in the future.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001130.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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