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Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid (Kerasal) is a keratolytic ingredient used for acne, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis. This page lists the one formulation available in this catalogue: Salicylic Acid Ointment.

Salicylic Acid Ointment

Acne Vulgaris, Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

6% · 12%

Salicylic acid ointment for acne and psoriasis. It helps shed dead skin cells and unblock pores.

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Key points

  • The ointment comes in two strengths, 6% and 12%, which allows different treatment levels depending on the condition.
  • Salicylic Acid belongs to a class of medicines called keratolytics, which assist the skin in shedding dead cells and softening thickened patches.
  • Kerasal is the recognised brand name for Salicylic Acid, and it is the name under which this ingredient is sold.

What Salicylic Acid is used for

Salicylic Acid Ointment is listed for Acne Vulgaris, Psoriasis and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. It is applied directly to the affected area to reduce scaling and clear blocked pores, and is part of the Skin Care category.

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