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Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid

What is Salicylic Acid used for?

This medication is used on the skin to treat common skin and foot (plantar) warts. Salicylic acid helps cause the wart to gradually peel off. This medication is also used to help remove corns and calluses. This product should not be used on the face or on moles, birthmarks, warts with hair growing from them, or genital/anal warts. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic. It belongs to the same class of drugs as aspirin (salicylates). It works by increasing the amount of moisture in the skin and dissolving the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. This makes it easier to shed the skin cells. Warts are caused by a virus. Salicylic acid does not affect the virus.

CHEMICAL NAME

Salicylic Acid (SAL-i-SIL-ik)

DRUG TYPE

Skin Conditions

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Salicylic Acid Frequently Asked Questions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Salicylic Acid Dosage and Form Information

Lotion

Gel

Film-Forming Liquid With Applicator

Kit Cleanser And Cream ER

Foam

Liquid

Cream

Lotion ER

Cream ER

Shampoo

Ointment