Decreases the recovery period.
A scrape is not really an open cut or wound.vaseline would seal out germs plus keep moisture in to promote healing.
I have treated sores that occurred after imiquimod treatment for basal cell cancers with vaseline. Great results in both speed of healing and prevention of scarring. This was recommended by my dermatologist and it really works. Also is soothing to the wound.
Provides a sealing action that prevents bacteria from entering the wound
SAFER TO USE.
NO ADVERSE REACTIONS.
CHEAPER TO USE.
My dermatologist told me to use vasoline and NOT Neosporin
Because you only need to seal a scrape not treat it as an open wound.
Because neosporin is marketing bullshit
I'm allergic to Bacitracin. Vaseline doesn't have it.
i just know
heals my opem-n cuts and wounds faster...
Readily available and inexpensive.
Recommended for use by my dermatolist on surgically removal of squamous cell skin cancer on my head.
Preferred by my dermatologist
oldie but goodie
Vaseline is cheaper and you can use it on your lips
My doctor recommends Vaseline and is against using Neosporin for wounds, etc., because it is an antibiotic which may produce side effects, and it is no better than Vaseline.
It is soothing and seems to instantly doth the pain.
Recommended for safe healing by dermatologist after basil cell removal
It's been around forever, works and is inexpensive.
Neosporin is no longer effective against bacteria as it once was, like a lot of antibiotics.
Vaseline works great on cracked dry heals. The cracks heal quickly with no adverse allergic reaction as experienced with Neosporin.
Neosporin has.an antibiotic (neomianin) that many people ( about 11 percent) are allergic to.
This is what I use and I am very smart.
CHEAP
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It feels like a more natural Choice.
It seals cuts....
It is probably used MORE often because it is cheaper, has a wider usage, known for cold weather protection; and so if you considered chapping as a form of minor cuts then technically Vaseline will win as the most frequently used. However, if you ONLY count cuts where someone seeks help and is covering it with a band aid ... usage of Neosporin-like cream may out number Vaseline -- just because people think they will be making a difference.
Longer history!
because vaseline is cheaper
Recently a skin doctor asked me what I was putting on an open wound on my toe. I told him neosporin, he said I might as well use Vaseline.
Most people have it in the bathroom-chemical free. AND, it can be used for a million other situations.
Every household has a jar of vaseline and it is inexpensive.
Because it is
Recommended by doctor after after burning off a mole with nitrogen
Keeps it moist
Acts as a barrier preventing infection also keeps the area moist
sealing nature of vaseline
More effective for wound care
most effective
no allergic reaction (present with Neosporin)
I have a form of Lymphoma called Mycosis Fungoides which produces lesions of varying sizes and degrees on the skin. My cancer team told me to use Vaseline on the areas I scratched open. In April I had a basil cell cancer tumor surgically removed and was told to use only Vaselins.
Recommended by dermatologist
Cheaper
It was recommended by dermatologist who removed small growth from my hand. I avoid antibiotics unless really needed.
Older wel know ointment
because I have tried both and Vaseline works faster and the would healed scar free
cuz dermatologist told me as well as post op surgery staff
promotes healing and keeps bacteria from entering the wound
easy to use and less expensive
Because people most often use what they have readily available
I guessed
because
i chose my answer based on the informationprovded before this question.
cheap-just-as-good
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Because my dermatologist recommends it versus Neosporin.
•Provides a sealing action that prevents bacteria from entering the wound
Mainly because it was used as I was growing up for wounds, scars, mosquito bites and sunburn before going to bed. It is great for removing eye make up I still use it today.
Less scab formation. Neosporin can be an allergen
It help dryness and heal the scrapes
common knowledge and experience with others
It’s non allergic and is proven over many years to be as effective, or more effective than antibiotic ointments.
Because it provides a sealing action that prevent bacteria from entering the
wound and keeping the surrounding area soft. Many people always have Vaseline
right at hand , for emergencies.
i use it
no infection
I've thought that during reading this people can use Neosporin and Vaseline/petroleum jelly so the Neosporin can kill bacteria THEN the Vaseline can seal the small wound and blocking the bacteria and healing the small wound faster
Generic Vaseline can be cheaper than Neosporin or generic Neosporin.
