What is Dersol used for?

Dersol 24% Ointment is an anti-bacterial medicine used to treat acne. Acne appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest, or back. This medicine works by attacking the germs that cause them.

What is the effect of salicylic acid on the skin?

Topical salicylic acid treats acne by reducing swelling and redness and unplugging blocked skin pores to allow pimples to shrink. It treats other skin conditions by softening and loosening dry, scaly, or thickened skin so that it falls off or can be removed easily.

Can you use Dersol on face?

Stop using this ointment if you experience a severe headache, ringing in the ears, dizziness, breathing difficulty or severe burning of the skin. This medicine should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair, warts in the nose or mouth, moles.

How do you use Dersol L?

You are advised to soak the affected area in warm water for 2-3 minutes and let it dry thoroughly. Apply a thin coating of DERSOL L LOTION 10ML to the top of warts, verrucas, calluses and corns only. Then let it dry for a few minutes to form a small white patch that is water-resistant and sticks to the treated area.

How do you use Dersol 40?

Apply a thin layer over the affected parts of the skin. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Rinse with water immediately if the medicine comes in contact with these areas. Avoid using any other medications on the same area while using Dersol-40 % Ointment.

Should salicylic acid burn?

Side effects of salicylic acid include burning, redness and general skin irritation. To help reduce the risk of side effects, start by applying a salicylic acid treatment for a just a few days a week. Salicylic acid can also cause your skin to become more sensitive to the sun so use a non-oily sunscreen during the day.

Can I put salicylic acid on an open wound?

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Salicylic Acid Topical (Compound W)? Avoid using this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth. This medicine may be flammable.

Can salicylic acid burn your skin?

How do you use Dersol 40 ointment?

Directions for Use Cream/Gel/Lotion: Take the advised amount of gel/lotion/cream with clean and dry hands on the skin’s affected areas. Gently massage the medicine into the skin with your fingers. Wash your hands before and after applying Dersol 40% Ointment 25 gm. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected areas.

How do you use salicylic acid and lactic acid solution?

Using the applicator provided, apply a thin coat of the medication (one drop at a time) to cover the entire wart, corn, or callus. To minimize irritation, be careful not to get the liquid on surrounding skin. Let dry. Repeat this procedure 1 to 2 times daily as needed until the wart, corn, or callus is removed.