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is a white crystalline acid derived from phenol. It is used in making aspirin, as a preservative and flavoring agent, and in external treatment of certain skin conditions. Salicylic acid occurs in the form of esters in wintergreen and birch; it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, and antirheumatic properties. Externally, it can destroy tissue at the site of application, and is used on moles and warts. ...
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| salicylic acid |
Salicylic acid dissolves layers of the skin and is used in the treatment of eczema.
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a keratolytic drug (a drug that removes the outer layer of skin) that is used to treat various skin conditions.
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Occurs naturally in wintergreen leaves, sweet birch and other plants. Topically it is an anesthetic, a sunscreen and a fungicide with a mild peeling effect.
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An antiseptic that helps dissolve the top layers of the skin.
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