What is the most important information I should know about salicylic acid topical?
Avoid the eyes, mouth, lips, inside the nose, genitals, and anal areas when applying
salicylic acid topical. Do not use the wart remover on moles or
birthmarks, or
warts with hair
growing from them, red edges, or unusual color. Also, do not use salicylic acid topical on
sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped,
irritated, or broken skin; or on
open wounds. If medication
is applied to any of these areas, wash with
water.
What is salicylic acid topical?
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer
layer of skin.
Salicylic acid topical is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.
Salicylic acid topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using salicylic acid topical?
Avoid the eyes, mouth, lips, inside the nose, genitals, and anal areas when applying
salicylic acid topical. Do not use the wart remover on moles or birthmarks, or warts with hair
growing from them, red edges, or unusual color. Also, do not use salicylic acid topical on
sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin; or on open wounds. If medication
is applied to any of these areas, wash with water.
Before using salicylic topical, talk to your doctor if you
You may not be able to use salicylic acid topical, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
It is not known whether salicylic acid topical will be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not use salicylic acid topical without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Salicylic acid topical may pass into breast milk and affect a nursing baby.
Do
not use salicylic acid topical without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
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