I've been dealing with a skin allergy and I'm a bit concerned since I donated blood back in January. I'm also noticing that my cholesterol levels are slightly high. Should I be worried about how these could be related or affect my health?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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skin allergy is not due to blood donation

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Vaseline is a Petroleum Jelly based moisturiser. Though a layer of vaseline helps in locking in moisture it can trigger outbreaks if you have acne prone skin.

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I'm dealing with this stubborn fungal infection, and I'm really not sure which soap would be the most effective. I've tried a few over-the-counter options, but they don't seem to be working. Are there any specific soaps or ingredients I should look for that are good for treating fungal infections? I'd really appreciate some advice on this.

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