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Tue-17-12-2024, 12:33 PM
As another thought with you mentioning the red rim, it could be a reaction to the bandage itself. Sometimes the "sticky stuff" is an irritant.
(Yes Fred, at least here you can ask your pharmacist for advice)
But if it's bothering you, I'd do as Caroline recommended and get in touch with your doctor (or his nurse) and see what they recommend.
My guess (and that's all it is) is that the vaseline is to keep the bandage from sticking to the area should it be "weeping" in any way. My Mom did that on occasion if she thought the bandage might stick to the actual wound.
(Yes Fred, at least here you can ask your pharmacist for advice)
But if it's bothering you, I'd do as Caroline recommended and get in touch with your doctor (or his nurse) and see what they recommend.
My guess (and that's all it is) is that the vaseline is to keep the bandage from sticking to the area should it be "weeping" in any way. My Mom did that on occasion if she thought the bandage might stick to the actual wound.