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Medicines light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffinQuestion & answer

light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin · Medicine question

Can light liquid paraffin + white soft paraffin cause skin irritation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Rare reactions include redness, rash, pain, itching, burning or contact dermatitis, including reactions to formulation excipients.

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