Why would you put vaseline in your ears?

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MadreInglese · 01/09/2009 15:58

I've just noticed my colleague putting vaseline in her ears.

I don't want to ask her why as it was obvious she was trying to be discreet so I don't want to embarrass her, but why on earth would you put vaseline in your ears?

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norktasticninja · 01/09/2009 16:00

Eczema?

Rubyrubyruby · 01/09/2009 16:01

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norktasticninja · 01/09/2009 16:02

To see if you'd start a thread on MN about it?

cookielove · 01/09/2009 16:03

maybe she has small ears and they rub when using ear plugs or head phones and it may help ease the pain

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MadreInglese · 01/09/2009 16:03

lol

eczema's a possibility actually, didn't know you could get it in your ears

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KingRolo · 01/09/2009 16:05

I have put vaseline in my ears when I have had eczema. Works quite well.

Maybe I'm your colleague...?

SpawnChorus · 01/09/2009 16:06

I found DH putting my Oil of Ulay in DS's ears a couple of days ago.

Apparently he had dry skin, although I think it was soap residue. I've since inspected said lug-hole and it is a picture of dewy perfection.

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MadreInglese · 01/09/2009 16:10

KingRolo have you just done it about 20 mins ago?

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