Why do dermatologists recommend Vaseline so much?

Vaseline, Vaseline, Vaseline.  It often seems like I am a broken record in my office recommending Vaseline on a regular basis.   Why do dermatologists like it so much? As everyone knows, Vaseline is a name brand for a topical product called petrolatum.  Plain old Vaseline doesn’t have any other ingredients other than petrolatum.  That … Continue reading Why do dermatologists recommend Vaseline so much?