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Salicylic Acid
How Salicylic Acid works
Salicylic acid belongs to a class of medication called keratolytics. It works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink. It also loosens and softens the dry, scaly skin thus causing it to peel off..
Side Effects
Skin irritation
Usage
Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Salicylic Acid good for acne/acne scars/ skin/hair/genital warts/ remove dark spots/exfoliate skin?Salicylic Acid is part of an acne cream/ointment/solution/gel/shampoo/medicated plaster. It is used for curing acne and its scars. It is also used for dandruff problems. It is not used for lightening the skin or exfoliating it. It is not used to cure genital warts
Q. Does Salicylic Acid work?Salicylic Acid works best if used for an indication at the dose prescribed by the doctor
Q. Does it expire?Salicylic acid does expire and should not be used beyond the expiry date
Q. How does Salicylic Acid work?Salicylic Acid is used as part of an acne cream/ointment/solution/gel/shampoo/medicated plaster. It works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink. It also loosens and softens the dry, scaly skin thus causing it to peel off.
