Salicylic Acid Topical: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Salicylic Acid Topical
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What are the possible side effects of salicylic acid topical?
 | Serious side effects are not likely to occur with the use of salicylic acid topical. If you do experience any of the following rare serious side effects, stop using salicylic acid topical and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor: |
- an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives); or
- severe skin irritation.
Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to use salicylic acid topical and talk to your doctor if you experience skin burning; stinging; itching; dryness; redness; peeling; or irritation.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
| Last updated: | April 01, 2008 |
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