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    GlossaryPetroleum Jelly (Petrolatum)

    semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons used for skin protection

    Petroleum jelly, also known as Vaseline, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. It is commonly used as a moisturizer to treat dry skin, minor cuts, and burns due to its ability to form a protective barrier that locks in moisture. Its occlusive properties make it useful in various medical and cosmetic applications, including as a base for ointments and in hair care to reduce frizz and add shine.

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      January 1997 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India”
      White petrolatum jelly is as effective as bacitracin for wound healing without increasing infection rates and can save money.
      Research Highlights: Dermatology and Hair Loss Studies

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      July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”
      Antibiotic ointment and petrolatum ointment heal wounds similarly; iron deficiency isn't linked to certain hair loss in women; griseofulvin and terbinafine are equally effective for fungal scalp infections but work better on different types.
      In Other Journals: Summaries of Dermatological Studies

      research In Other Journals: Summaries of Dermatological Studies

      February 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.

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