Question 1

i had corn on my finger, i put corn bandage(salicylic acid). later it became soft, i removed it. later new skin developed, now the corns are back!

Accepted Answer

Recurrent corn: First of all, think about why did the corn form on your finger. Very likely there was a lot of stress on that part of your finger. Result is the corn formation. If you are still getting a lot of stress on that finger part, then you will get another corn despite your removing it earlier.

Question 2

can verrumal (fluorouracil, salicylic acid n dimethylsulphoxide) be used to treat calluses n corns besides warts?

Accepted Answer

Not effective.: Warts are caused by a virus that lives in the deeper part of the skin. Corns and calluses are a reaction of the skin to mechanical irritation, whether a pinpoint compression over a bony prominence for a corn, or excessive friction for a callus. Therefore the sal acid may burn the skin where a callus is, but the effect is temporary at best.

Question 3

when should a person with corn on his foot stop applying salicylic acid? or what are the sign of cure of corns on feet while using salicylic acid?

Accepted Answer

A corn is : Essentially dead skin accumulated secondary to friction. Acid burns the skin away. When you don't see the corn anymore then stop. I am nota fan of acid as it is easy to burn ones healthy skin so if you chose to do so, do it with caution. No diabetic should ever use acid.

Question 4

can i use differin (adapalene) and salicylic acid at the same time for acne removal?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended.: Differin (adapalene) is a topical retinoid medication similar to vitamin a.  It is helpful in nearly all cases of acne.  If you are using salicylic acid in addition to differin (adapalene), (adapalene) i would recommend you put them on at separate times.  I would separate the application by at least 6 hrs.  If you apply them to your face together, you may decrease the effectiveness of the differin (adapalene).

Question 5

common wart removal (salicylic acid). should the healthy skin be painful when applying the acid? needled&clipped the small wart flat then applied, then some skin came off with tape but no black thingy or hole in the middle and not sure when to stop?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: A wart is something like an iceberg, with a significant portion under the waterline (skin surface). It is also like an onion with many layers &amp; a root system. Whatever the treatment, to be successful you must get all the wart above/below skin line and the root system. You will usually create a bloody hole in your skin if you go far enough to get it all. Sounds like your not deep enough. Keep going

Question 6

i had laser hair removal done in my public area an now i get non stop in grown hairs i've tried salicylic acid astringent no help please any advice?

Accepted Answer

How many sessions: Right after a laser procedure you can get some ingrown hairs. Sometimes you need a topical antibiotic. Make sure to go see the dermatologist who did your laser. This is where you have to be careful where you get laser hair removal. A dermatologist will know how to fix it!

Question 7

does salicylic acid expire?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a small, simpe molecule that will last if stored normally.

Question 8

how can you use salicylic acid properly?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid is used for different things. It depends upon what you want to treat. Roman soldiers taped willow bark to their feet to  remove callouses because it contains salicylic acid.

Question 9

how do i dilute 100% salicylic acid to 25% ?

Accepted Answer

You don't: but a compounding pharmacy could. Salicylic acid is, indeed, acidic. It is used for burning the skin. It's effects are delayed so even "trying a little bit" could be dangerous when it "seemed safe" but the burning occurs later.

Question 10

salicylic acid andglycolic acid ok to use together?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic & Glycolic: You can use the products together. However the two products used together my cause increased dryness or irritation.

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Salicylic acid corn removal

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I had corn on my finger, i put corn bandage(salicylic acid). later it became soft, i removed it. later new skin developed, now the corns are back!

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Can verrumal (fluorouracil, salicylic acid n dimethylsulphoxide) be used to treat calluses n corns besides warts?

A member asked:

When should a person with corn on his foot stop applying salicylic acid? or what are the sign of cure of corns on feet while using salicylic acid?

A member asked:

Can i use differin (adapalene) and salicylic acid at the same time for acne removal?

A member asked:

Common wart removal (salicylic acid). should the healthy skin be painful when applying the acid? needled&clipped the small wart flat then applied, then some skin came off with tape but no black thingy or hole in the middle and not sure when to stop?

A member asked:

I had laser hair removal done in my public area an now i get non stop in grown hairs i've tried salicylic acid astringent no help please any advice?

A member asked:

Does salicylic acid expire?

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How can you use salicylic acid properly?

A member asked:

How do i dilute 100% salicylic acid to 25% ?

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Salicylic acid andglycolic acid ok to use together?

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