Question 1

can salicylic acid be used to remove skin tags?

Accepted Answer

No: Skins tags are usually removed by cutting them off and treating the base under local. Salicylate is used to treat warts.

Question 2

salicyclic acid can be use in skin tag?

Accepted Answer

Acids for skin tags: Although some acid peels can remove skin tags, most are ineffective.  Salicylic acid is too weak an acid to remove a skin tag.  Best is to simply shave the skin tag off at its base. See a competent facial plastic, plastic, or derm surgeon to suggest to you the best treatment option for your skin tags.

Question 3

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 4

can salicylic acid cause my skin to age quicker?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Salicylic acid is a mild skin peeling agent that removes the top sun-damaged layers of the skin, allowing the healthier skin cells from within the hair follicles and sweat glands to resurface your skin as it heals after peel. More collagen and elastic fibers are produced, making your skin look more youthful and less wrinkled.

Question 5

my skin has stubborn red burn marks from salicylic acid?

Accepted Answer

Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and many chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it using gentle means.

Question 6

how should i moisturise my skin after using salicylic acid face wash? i have white head prone skin.

Accepted Answer

Moisturizer: Use a fragrance free facial moisturizer to cut down on the irritation of the salicylic acid

Question 7

for better facial skin, should i wash with water only or use a face wash with ingredients like salicylic acid?

Accepted Answer

Water's fine: Warm water and if dirty, mild soap is all you usually need.  Salicylic acid and its derivatives are keratolytics (agents which cut through skin cells and can thin the skin, reduce the size of calluses and the like).  Skin normally sheds on its own--half of household dust is human skin!

Question 8

is dermarest for psoriasis safe to use on penis for skin wondering because of salicylic acid it contain would it cause problems?

Accepted Answer

No: Salicylic acid on any mucous membrane is not a good idea especially for the tip of the penis.  Even used on the shaft, it may accidentally reach the area. This would be my guess until a dermatologist with experience on this issue states otherwise.

Question 9

i'm using coaltar (salicylic acid) for dandruff. how long will it take for my dandruff and hardened scalp skin to go away? using it from 2 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Let's get serious: Coal tar and salicylic acid are two different medications. If it's not working, it's time to explore possibly adding a Rx, or reviewing the diagnosis. Read up on seborrheic dermatitis and so forth -- an antifungal may be the next step, or it might be one of the less common illnesses.

Question 10

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.

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Can salicylic acid be used to remove skin tags?

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Salicyclic acid can be use in skin tag?

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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?

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Can salicylic acid cause my skin to age quicker?

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My skin has stubborn red burn marks from salicylic acid?

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How should i moisturise my skin after using salicylic acid face wash? i have white head prone skin.

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For better facial skin, should i wash with water only or use a face wash with ingredients like salicylic acid?

A member asked:

Is dermarest for psoriasis safe to use on penis for skin wondering because of salicylic acid it contain would it cause problems?

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I'm using coaltar (salicylic acid) for dandruff. how long will it take for my dandruff and hardened scalp skin to go away? using it from 2 weeks.

A member asked:

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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