Petroleum Jelly.

@omar0913 (942)
Legaspi, Philippines
April 20, 2008 10:57am CST
It is safe and less expensive to use petroleum jelly as an alternative to an antibiotic ointment in caring for clean minor cuts, it is also has equal low rate of infection, it is less likely to cause allergic reactions and healing rate is similar to those antibiotic ointments. Try it for I have used it and experienced its healing power.
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• United States
25 Apr 08
Yes!! Petroleum Jelly is used for a lot of health reklated things, and yes it can be used in the place of ointments and creams for burns and scars that need to be healed. Its very soft nothing to abrasive or can cause much pain to the person using it if it is applied to a scar. Not only scars but as far as moisture goes. After taking a bth or a shower i alwayus get a small amount to use on my legs and arms. And maybe its just me, but it makes your skin so so very soft.
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@omar0913 (942)
• Legaspi, Philippines
26 Apr 08
I agree with that, even my sister use it as her hand moisturizer every time she has an exam, for her hand was sweaty.
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
23 Apr 08
Thanks for this info. I'll try to use it sometime or whenever theres a need. At least this is a lot cheaper than antibacterial onitments or cream.
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@omar0913 (942)
• Legaspi, Philippines
26 Apr 08
Yes it is cheaper and proven much effective, even world rank boxers uses this jelly on their accomulated cuts during a match.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
20 Apr 08
Petroleum Jelly has a lot of good uses. It is good for chapped hand or skin. My grandfather would put it in the ears of his horses to keep the flies and gnats out and to heal the bites from them.
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@omar0913 (942)
• Legaspi, Philippines
23 Apr 08
Realy theres a lot of alternative medicines that are less expensive yet has great effects, only if advertizing companies will share to us.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
20 Apr 08
And it may also prevent diaper rash. My eldest sister and my sister-in-law used to apply that to my nephews and nieces prior to putting diapers on them when they were still babies.
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@omar0913 (942)
• Legaspi, Philippines
23 Apr 08
And as well as, can cure dry skin without any side effects.