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Could Petroleum Jelly used to protect plastic surgery, cause an itch? There is no redness.
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Tammy2009

Nov 15, 2012

if you are sensitive to it yes. call your doctor and check if you can discontinue the petroleum jelly.

It could just be the healing sensation of the treatment causing the itch as well.

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