Aquaphor vs Vaseline for wound-healing?

[RhesusPuffs]

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Thoughts on the two for post-op wound healing? I've seen both used on my rotations, and most of the JAAD wound-healing studies use Aquaphor (AHO) rather than 100% petrolatum, but no study compared the two on cosmetic outcomes.

 

[reno911]

No difference, imo

 

[Slack3r]

I tend to prefer Vaseline, mostly because it’s cheaper. I’ve also seen a few patients with presumed ACD using Aquaphor post op, although they’ll tell you the lanolin alcohol in Aquaphor isn’t particularly antigenic. Otherwise, I’m sure there’s no difference. I also doubt there’d be much difference with any other ointment, ie Vaniply, etc.

 

[drpatricktran]

for wound healing the same. price point the Vaseline is better on the wallet. doesn't really matter as long as you don't use like weird scented stuff