What is Salicylic acid topical?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Salicylic acid topicalBrand:
Salicylic acid topically is used for controlling seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis of body and scalp, dandruff, and other scaling dermatoses; also used to remove warts, corns, and calluses; and for acne.
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How do members experience Salicylic acid topical?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 62 | 5 | |
| Acne | 7 | 7 | |
| Psoriasis on head | 6 | 4 | |
| Ichthyosis vulgaris | 4 | 0 | |
| Acne breakout | 3 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 2 | |
| Dry hair | 1 | |
| Hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) | 1 | |
| Skin peeling | 1 | |
| Wrinkles | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
Sagen
evaluated on May 28, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for psoriasis on head: Major
- Side effects: Mild
ラヴィニア
evaluated on Jul 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for seborrheic dermatitis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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