Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly
2023年8月25日 · 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. Dr. Davis: A lot of people also ask about using petroleum jelly in the nares, or in the breathing holes of the nose.
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose? - Mayo Clinic
2023年3月16日 · 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 lung problems. Petroleum jelly applied to the inside of the nostrils usually drains down the back of the nose with normal nasal secretions. Then it is swallowed.
How to heal cracked heels - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月25日 · 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 work. Don't ignore dry, cracked heels, as over time you may develop deeper fissures, which increases your risk of infection.
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip - Mayo Clinic
2024年1月26日 · 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 your bedtime routine, apply the product to the thumb tips. Then cover them with gauze secured with tape or wear cotton gloves.
Nosebleeds: First aid - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月25日 · 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 petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the inside of the nose. Put most of the salve on the middle part of the nose, also called the septum.
Pubic lice (crabs) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年1月6日 · 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 treatment may need to be repeated for several weeks and can irritate the eyes if used incorrectly.
Lichen sclerosus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor, others) to the affected area. Gently wash the affected area daily and pat dry. Use mild unscented soaps and avoid bathing too much. Ease burning and pain with a bath in the morning and at night, with water that's comfortable to the touch. Don't add bubble bath or other products.
Diaper rash - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月1日 · If your baby gets rashes often, apply a barrier cream, paste or ointment with each diaper change. Petroleum jelly and zinc oxide are the time-proven ingredients in many diaper rash products. If the product you applied at the previous diaper change is clean, leave it in place and add another layer on top of it.
Dry skin - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月25日 · 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. Dr. Davis: A lot of people also ask about using petroleum jelly in the nares, or in the breathing holes of the nose.
Puncture wounds: First aid - Mayo Clinic
2024年4月24日 · Certain ingredients in some ointments can cause a mild rash in some people. If a rash appears, stop using the product and seek medical care. For those people who could have an allergic reaction to antibiotic cream or ointment, petroleum jelly (Vaseline) may be used. Cover the wound. Bandages help keep the wound clean. Change the dressing.