Question 1

daughter17yr sebo_psoriasis on scalp, uses "coal tar & salicylic acid" twice weekly.she gets headaches, eye burning .is it the side effect of solution?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 2

when dealing with dandruff, what is a best solution for an otc medicated shampoo, one with salicylic acid or coal tar? what are notable differences?

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Varies: different people find different things work on regular dandruff. (You didn't mention selenium... one of the milder ones). OTC Salicylate AND/or COAL TAR are pretty harsh. generally we go with milder and work up. If there is eczema (red itching rash) elsewhere, an anti-inflammatory is a better direction to go.

Question 3

how long do you have to keep salicylic acid on for?

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Salicylic acid: It depends on the concentration and on what you are treating. The question does not provide sufficient specificity to answer.

Question 4

best salicylic acid body lotion ?

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Neutragen: There are many out on the market.  I make my own that is mixed with a little glycolic acid too.  However, as far as the market goes, i like neutragena's with the great fruit sense.

Question 5

salicylic acid, use of application?

Accepted Answer

Softens keratin: In low concentration (1-2%) is softens keratin in skin. Good for some forms of acne. Higher conc. (20%) can be used as a chemical peel for cosmetic purposes.

Question 6

what are the side effect of salicylic acid?

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Dry irritated skin: Salicylic acid is an over-the-counter acne medication. It can cause excess dryness and some scaliness of the skin, but these side effects can be lessened with an oil-free moisturizer. It can also cause irritated skin, which improves if the salicylic acid is used less frequently. Salicylic acid is less irritating than benzoyl peroxide but is likely less effective than benzoyl peroxide against acne.

Question 7

does salicylic acid remove tattoos?

Accepted Answer

No: Laser or surgical excision are the only safe ways to remove tattoos.

Question 8

how to apply salicylic acid glycolic acid together?

Accepted Answer

Can: Put one on wait one half hour then put the other on.

Question 9

i have a big mark from salicylic acid. is it a burn?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Salicylic acid is the main ingredient in wart removal solutions. It acts  in a direct "burn" like toxic effect on the wart & if spilled over normal skin will have the same general effect. Depending on the strength of the solution & time on the skin, it could burn several layers of skin at a time.

Question 10

how can i get from aspirin to salicylic acid.?

Accepted Answer

Deacetylation: It is a chemical reaction.  Am not aware of any way to do this at home.  A process to turn salicylic acid to Aspirin is widely known and usually down in undergraduate chemistry labs.

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Daughter17yr sebo_psoriasis on scalp, uses "coal tar & salicylic acid" twice weekly.she gets headaches, eye burning .is it the side effect of solution?

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