SALICYLIC ACID FOR ACNE

Salicylic Acid is a relatively new Acne treatment applied as a cream once or twice a day for a maximum of six months. It is used to treat mild to moderate Acne and is as effective as Benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin cream or oral tetracycline against troublesome skin bacteria and comedones. A small percentage of users may notice redness of the skin. It is also used to treat, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic Dermatitis of the skin and scalp, calluses, corns, common warts, and plantar warts, depending on the dosage form and strength of the preparation. Side effects include; confusion; dizziness; headache (severe or continuing); rapid breathing ; ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing.) It has been proven that Salicylic Acid is absorbed through your skin into your blood. It has not been widely tested on children or pregnant women.