petroleum jelly
noun
: a neutral unctuous odorless tasteless substance obtained from petroleum and used especially in ointments and dressings
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Keeping the affected skin area clean and applying petroleum jelly to blisters that have opened may support the healing process.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Ointments—particularly petroleum jelly and mineral oil—are typically the better option for eczema because of their higher oil content.10 Avoid products made with fragrances or preservatives.1
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Since stress is an eczema trigger, figure out healthful ways to manage stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 June 2025
Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If your child has a runny nose, prevent their skin from drying out by applying a dab of petroleum jelly.
—Aleksandra Weber, Parents, 12 June 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
Ointments—particularly petroleum jelly and mineral oil—are typically the better option for eczema because of their higher oil content.10 Avoid products made with fragrances or preservatives.1
Manage Stress
Since stress is an eczema trigger, figure out healthful ways to manage stress.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 June 2025
Simply lather a thick coating of petroleum jelly onto the scratch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
If your child has a runny nose, prevent their skin from drying out by applying a dab of petroleum jelly.
—Aleksandra Weber, Parents, 12 June 2025
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“Petroleum jelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petroleum%20jelly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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