Medicine detail

Salicylic acid

Used for: for the treatment of acne

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Dermatology medicine Dermatology medicines ID 1218

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What It Is Used For

Used for: for the treatment of acne

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Active Ingredient

SALICYLIC ACID

Chemical Name

SALICYLIC ACID

Common Brands

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Generic / Alternate Names

SALICYLIC ACID

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Linked conditions and symptoms

Acne reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Acne

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cellulitis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Cellulitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Eczema reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Eczema

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Fungal Skin Infection

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Psoriasis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Psoriasis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rosacea reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Rosacea

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry skin reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Dry skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Itching reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Itching

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Mole changes

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Peeling skin reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Peeling skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Pus or drainage

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rash reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Rash

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Skin redness

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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