Salicylic acid

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Where is Salicylic acid found?

Salicyclic acid is a key ingredient found in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, and warts. It is also used in shampoos for the treatment of dandruff. Salicylic acid is used as a food preservative and antiseptic in toothpaste.

How can you avoid contact with Salicylic acid?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 2-Carboxyphenol
• 2-Hydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid
• 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid
• 4-10-00-00125 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-02407
• Acido o-idrossibenzoico
• Acido o-idrossibenzoico [Italian]
• Acido salicilico
• Acido salicilico [Italian]
• Acidum salicylicum
• Akurza Cream
• Akurza Lotion
• BRN 0774890
• Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
• CCRIS 6714
• Caswell No. 731
• Compound W
• DHS Sal Shampoo
• DuoPlant Gel
• Duoplant
• EINECS 200-712-3
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 076602
• Freezone
• HSDB 672
• Hydrisalic Gel
• Ionil
• Ionil-Plus
• Keralyt
• Kyselina 2-hydroxybenzoova
• Kyselina 2-hydroxybenzoova [Czech]
• Kyselina salicylova
• Kyselina salicylova [Czech]
• Mediplast pads
• NSC 180
• Orthohydroxybenzoic acid
• P&S Shampoo
• Phenol-2-carboxylic acid
• Propa pH Peel-Off Acne Mask
• Psoriacid-S-stift
• Retarder W
• Rutranex
• Salex Cream
• Salex Lotion
• Salicylate
• Salicylic acid
• Salicylic acid collodion
• Salicylic acid soap
• Salicylic acid, tech.
• Saligel
• Salonil
• Stri-Dex
• Trans-Ver-Sal
• Verrugon
• o-Carboxyphenol
• o-Hydroxybenzoic acid

What are some products that may contain Salicylic acid?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Salicylic acid, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.