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Can applying salicylic acid topical cause reye syndrome in a sick/ill teen?
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Avoid using: Avoid using topical salicylic acid in teens with flu or chicken pox. There is a risk to develop Reye Syndrome a rare but serious condition involving the liver and brain.
Answered 4/1/2017
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