Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
About Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid belongs to a class of drugs called 'keratolytic agents' used to treat skin conditions like warts and remove calluses and corns. Verrucas and warts are small excessive growths of skin that are caused by a virus. Warts occur on the back of hands or fingers whereas verrucas occur only on the sole. Corns and calluses are thick, hard pads of skin caused by friction and pressure that usually occur on the feet due to poor-fitting shoes.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is a combination of two keratolytic agents, namely: Lactic acid and Salicylic acid. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid works by breaking down a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening skin. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid acts as an acid exfoliant that softens and dissolves the keratin. Besides this, it also helps to slow down the shedding of skin, thereby allowing the skin to function longer before flaking off. Thus, Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid softens and dissolves keratin (skin protein) and prevents acne formation and further bacterial skin infections.
Use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid as advised by your doctor. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is only for external use. You are advised to use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience a burning sensation, itching, scaling, skin dryness, mild tingling sensation, or tenderness at the application site. Most of these side effects of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid. Avoid applying to surrounding healthy skin, especially in children as it may irritate. You need not cover the treated area with sticking plaster. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as they can catch fire and burn easily. Do not apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid on cuts, grazes, and broken skin.
Uses of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is a combination of two keratolytic agents: Lactic acid and Salicylic acid used in the treatment of skin conditions like warts and the removal of calluses and corns. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid breaks down and dissolves a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening skin. Lactic acid also possesses antiviral properties and kills the virus that causes verrucas and warts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Scaling
- Skin dryness
- Mild tingling sensation
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Warts: These are small excessive growths of skin caused by a virus. Warts occur on the back of hands or fingers whereas verrucas occur only on the sole. Common warts have a rough cauliflower-like appearance on the surface. Verrucas looks like a small white ring of skin with a black dot in the center and is painful. If left untreated, warts and verrucas grow and spread as the virus is highly infectious and can be contagious (spread from person to person).
Corns and calluses: These are thick, hard pads of skin caused by friction and pressure that usually occur on the feet due to poor-fitting shoes. They can also occur on hands.
FAQs
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid contains Lactic acid and Salicylic acid that works by breaking down a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening the skin. Thereby, helps in the removal of warts, corns and calluses.
Verrucas and warts are caused by a virus and can be contagious (spread from person to person through close skin contact or contaminated surfaces), especially if the skin is damaged or wet. Therefore, avoid sharing towels, pumice stones or other things with others to prevent the spread of infection.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is highly flammable (catches fire and burns easily). Therefore, avoid smoking or going near naked flames after applying Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
Yes, Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid may cause permanent damage to the clothes, fabrics, metal, jewellery or polished surfaces if it comes in contact with them. Therefore, apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid carefully and avoid contact of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid with clothes, metals or polished surfaces.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid may cause irritation of the skin if it comes in contact with healthy skin. Therefore, apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid carefully only on the top of warts, verrucas, calluses and corns and avoid surrounding normal skin. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 12 weeks of treatment with Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid, please consult a doctor.
