Salicylic Acid Topical: What Is Salicylic Acid Topical
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What is salicylic acid topical?
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer layer of skin.
Salicylic acid topical is used in the treatment of acne, dandruff, corns, and warts.
Salicylic acid topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
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