"Salicylic alcohol" - a long-proven tool

Already for many decades, "Salicylic Alcohol" remains the medicinal solution that is most often used by people to treat skin diseases. What did this drug deserve such popularity?

Salicylic Alcohol was widely used because of its properties. It is used in the treatment of a variety of skin diseases. It is used for local infections of subcutaneous fat and skin of various etiologies; Syndrome of staphylococcal lesions of the skin, having the appearance of burn-like blisters. He is released in a pharmacy without a prescription.

According to the ATC classification "Salicylic alcohol" is referred to as dermatotropic, antifungal agents for external use. The main active ingredient of this preparation is ortho-Oxy-benzoic acid - colorless small crystals of white color practically odorless, slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water and readily soluble in ether or alcohol. This substance in large quantities (about 75%) is contained in the form of glycoside (salicin) in the bark of poplar and weeping willow. It is often used as a febrifuge. It was until recently the main substance used for the synthesis of salicylic acid. Salicylic acid solution in ethyl alcohol (1% and 2%) is sold under the name "Salicylic alcohol". It is produced in bottles of dark brown glass of 50, 40 and 25 ml. Recently, in pharmacies, you can find this preparation of imported production, produced in plastic bottles of large volumes.

Like all external drugs, this alcohol is applied only to the affected area of the patient's skin. When can I use Salicylic Alcohol? Instruction for its use recommends using it for acne vulgaris, infectious skin lesions, ichthyoses, psoriasis, chronic eczema, dyskeratosis, calluses, contact dermatitis, warts. Use it and with other skin diseases, such as burns or excessive sweating. On the affected surface the drug should be applied daily with a cotton swab or a disc 2-3 times. This agent can be used for both monotherapy and as one of the components in combination therapy.

This remedy should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to its components. The popularity of this tool is due not only to its effectiveness, but also to its low cost and the lack of restrictions on the use by age. The drug "Salicylic alcohol" during pregnancy and during lactation can also be used practically without any restrictions.

As side effects, local reactions in the form of slight burning and itching are very rare. It is extremely rare to have skin rashes that quickly disappear after the drug has been withdrawn.

Alcohol Salicylic does not lose its medicinal properties for 3 years, if it is stored in a tightly closed ukuporennoy container. Keep it in the dark at a temperature of no more than 20 ° C.

The alcohol solution of salicylic acid has a good exfoliating effect. It softens the upper layers of the skin, as well as fatty plugs in the pores and follicles, thus preventing the formation of comedones.

When using this solution, several precautions should be followed. So frequent use of salicylic alcohol along with other exfoliating agents (scrubs, lotions) containing alcohols and acids can lead to overdrying of the skin and the appearance of a strong irritation. It is inadmissible to use salicylic alcohol together with topical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide.