Instructions for use ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID

Composition and release form

The drug contains the active component salicylic acid, excipients: ethyl alcohol 70% and petroleum jelly in the ointment. Depending on the concentration of the finished product, the amount of the main ingredient varies from 1 to 2 g.

Salicylic acid is dispensed in the form of an alcohol solution in a dark glass bottle of 25 and 40 ml with attached instructions on the label. Concentration possible: 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%.

There is also an ointment with salicylic acid 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% and 10%. Volume 25 g, packaged in aluminum tubes or glass jars.

Salicylic acid: for ingrown hairs

Salicylic acid is good for ingrown hairs, which often appear after hair removal and depilation. Ingrown hairs can cause serious discomfort and often lead to inflammation. Conventional measures such as scrub or massage with a hard washcloth are not always effective, and they are irritating to the skin.

Peeling with salicylic acid is much gentler. Gradually thinning the upper layer of the epidermis, salicylic acid allows you to painlessly release ingrown hair and relieve inflammation of the hair follicles.

Pharmacological effect

The medicine is intended for local use. The therapeutic effect is determined by anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, keratolytic, distracting and drying effects.

At a high concentration of salicylic acid, the drug has an inhibitory effect on microbial proteins. Has a high effect on nerve receptors. Helps reduce pain, improves tissue nutrition and effectively fights the causes of pathologies.

As a result of the high content of the active substance, there is an effect on the sebaceous and sweat glands. Therefore, it is active for the treatment of seborrhea, pimples, acne, and also for the care of oily skin types.

At low concentrations, salicylic acid has a weak antimicrobial effect. Since it belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it has a number of therapeutic properties:

1. Relieves tissue swelling.
2. Stops itching.
3. Has a vasoconstrictor effect.
4. Suppresses the inflammatory process.

The drug is able to delicately remove the top layer of skin, promoting its further regeneration. Salicylic acid normalizes the structure of cell membranes, cleanses and narrows pores, and organizes the outflow of sebaceous secretions. Therefore, it is considered an essential medicine against burns, dandruff, wounds and other dermatological diseases.

When used externally, the therapeutic effect is observed after 3-5 hours. Excreted by the kidneys, unchanged in the amount of 6%.

Pharmacology

Salicylic acid can be bought at a pharmacy and has the following properties:

• has an antibacterial effect;
• reduces inflammation;
• relieves itching and swelling of tissues;
• helps cleanse infected and purulent wounds, suppresses pathogenic microflora;
• regulates the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands (narrows pores, accelerates the outflow of sebum);
• penetrates deeply into the layers of the skin;
• has a keratolytic effect, gently exfoliates keratinized areas and promotes rapid tissue regeneration;
• used as a local distraction and irritant.

Indications

Salicylic acid can be used as monotherapy and complex action. In both cases it is able to treat the following conditions:

• Psoriasis.
• Ichthyosis.
• Seborrhea.
• Warts.
• Pimples.
• Acne.
• Burns.
• Wound surface.
• High sweating of the lower extremities.
• Calluses, corns.
• Hair loss.
• Thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis.

Indications for use

Salicylic acid is used in monotherapy and in combination with other drugs.

In dermatology, the main indications for use are infectious skin lesions (pyoderma, lichen, mycosis of the feet), including those caused by improper functioning of the sebaceous glands (acne, acne, seborrhea).

As a distraction and pain reliever, salicylic acid is used for gout, rheumatism, and arthritis.

Effective for the treatment of weeping wounds and the speedy healing of burns. Can be used for psoriasis, ichthyosis and chronic eczema.

In cosmetology it is used for hyperhidrosis and hyperkeratosis, to remove warts, calluses and corns.

Instructions for use

Salicylic acid is used externally. The course of treatment is calculated according to the course of the diagnosis, skin condition and age of the patient.

Based on the instructions, the drug in the form of an alcohol solution should be applied no more than 3 times a day. The daily dose should not exceed 10 ml for adults and 1 ml for children. Duration of therapy is 1 week.

When using salicylic acid ointment, the skin must first be prepared. First, wash with soap and then dry. For better pharmacological action, the surface of the epidermis is treated with additional antimicrobial agents, then the area is lubricated with salicylic ointment with a concentration of 1% or 2%. The affected area is bandaged, and after 6 hours the bandage is replaced.

Hyperhidrosis of the palms and feet is eliminated with special powders containing the active substance. It should be used regularly, the course depends on the severity of symptoms.

For ear pathologies, drops based on salicylic acid are used. The duration of therapy is prescribed by the doctor.

Salicylic acid, application in medicine and cosmetology.

Salicylic acid is known to many as a medicine for treating skin diseases. In addition, this same compound is the basis of the well-known Aspirin. Salicylates are salts of salicylic acid, found in many medicinal plants that have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects (for example, raspberries are rich in them). It is also a common ingredient in many skin care products.

Salicylic acid, lat. Acidum salicylicum (genus Acidi salicylici ) , (from the Latin salix “willow”, from the bark of which it was first isolated) - 2-hydroxybenzoic or phenolic acid, C6H4(OH)COOH; colorless crystals, highly soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether and other polar organic solvents, poorly soluble in water (1.8 g/l at 20 °C).

Isolated from willow bark by the Italian chemist Rafael Piria and then synthesized by him.

Found naturally in plants as derivatives, usually as a methyl ester glycoside, salicylic acid in particular was first isolated from willow bark, hence its name. Free salicylic acid, along with salicylic aldehyde, is found in small quantities in the essential oil isolated from the flowers of some species of spirea (Spiraea ulmaria, Spiraea digitata).

Salicylic acid is easily soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether, and slightly soluble in carbon disulfide. Solubility in water (g/l): 1.2 (0 °C), 1.8 (20 °C), 8.2 (60 °C), 20.5 (80 °C).

Pharmacological action - wound healing, antiseptic, local irritant.

Promotes cleansing of the wound from purulent discharge and its healing, eliminates perifocal inflammation. It has a distracting, keratolytic (in high concentration) and keratoplastic (in low concentration) effect. Suppresses the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands.

It is used as monotherapy and as part of combination drugs for inflammatory, infectious and other skin lesions, incl. burns, psoriasis, eczema, dyskeratosis, ichthyosis, acne vulgaris, warts, hyperkeratosis, calluses, calluses, oily seborrhea, pityriasis versicolor; hair loss; sweaty feet.

Due to its antiseptic effect, salicylic acid is used in food preservation;

Production of azo dyes, fragrances (salicylic acid esters);

Colorimetric determination of Fe and Cu to separate thorium from other elements.

Salicylic acid is a product that is used externally. It is quite cheap, but at the same time it has several methods of use and really helps with various problems.

Principles of action on the skin:

• Deep penetration at the site of application.
• Suppression of the activity of the sweat and sebaceous glands.
• Elimination of the inflammatory process.
• Softening of the outer layer of the skin and its gradual discoloration, which leads to easy separation from the surface of the skin.
• Cleansing wounds from purulent discharge and stopping the spread of pathogenic bacteria.
• Accelerating the healing process by increasing blood flow to this area of ​​the skin.

Properties: antimicrobial and irritant.

There are several methods of use; salicylic acid is available in different forms with different concentrations of the active substance:

• solution (aqueous and alcoholic) - 1% and 2%;
• ointment – ​​1%, 2%, 5%, 10%;
• powder (powder);
• paste;
• patch.

In medicine, the use of salicylic acid is effective for the treatment of skin diseases of various origins:

• pyoderma;
• mycosis of the feet;
• versicolor and pityriasis versicolor;
• psoriasis;
• seborrhea;
• hair loss;
• dermatitis.
• keratoses;
• eczema.
• healing of weeping wounds, for example, after a burn.

In these cases, it is better to use ointments with the required concentration of the active substance, and when treating lichen, the use of salicylic acid should be combined with sulfuric ointment. They will enhance each other's antimicrobial properties.

Salicylic acid is also used to reduce pain with:

• rheumatism;
• gout;
• arthrosis and arthritis.

The use of salicylic acid in cosmetology.

Indications:

• hyperhidrosis and hyperkeratosis;
• skin burns;
• acne and post-acne;
• warts;
• corns and calluses;
• black dots;
• eczema;
• infectious skin diseases;
• inflammation of the skin;

To get rid of these problems, it is recommended to use a solution of salicylic acid.

Contraindications for use:

• hypersensitivity;
• very dry skin;
• renal failure;
• pregnant women and during lactation;
• prohibited for use by children under 3 years of age.

Products containing salicylic acid and BHA are generally safe for adults when used as directed, but are not always safe for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children under 18 years of age not use this ingredient.

Children may have unexpected reactions to topical salicylic acid because younger skin may absorb the substance more quickly and experience more irritation.

It is always necessary to be careful with the dosage and use of salicylic acid to avoid consequences, such as burns.

Salicylic acid in cosmetology belongs to the class of BHA acids. It is a fat-soluble acid, which means it can penetrate deep into cells through the pores, and also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it is perfect for problematic, rash-prone and oily skin, and helps fight open and closed comedones.

BHA acids can dry out the skin due to interaction with sebum. To prevent this from happening, use products with a salicylic acid concentration of 0.5–2% and do not forget about moisturizer and sunscreen.

Salicylic acid is widely used in dermatology and cosmetology, as a weak antiseptic, plus an irritant and keratolytic agent. Also, it is an excellent additional agent for synergy with other peeling components due to the phenolic group, denatures proteins and facilitates passage through the stratum corneum. During the chemical peeling procedure using salicylic acid, the stratum corneum and epidermis are damaged, recovery takes place within 1-2 days, and during this time pronounced peeling is observed. Clinical indications for their use: hypermigmentation, melasma, moderate photoaging, acne and post-acne. The minimal effect is visible after the first procedure, but a significant improvement in the appearance of the dermis occurs after several procedures; the appointment and implementation of the procedure is carried out by a specialist.

Alternatives to salicylic acid.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): Like BHAs, AHAs work to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. AHAs (such as glycolic acid) are also effective against acne, and these substances can help your skin appear smoother and more even-toned.

Benzoyl peroxide: This product is effective as an acne treatment, but instead of exfoliating, benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria that cause inflammation and dries out the affected skin.

Scrubs: When you really want to exfoliate your skin, using a brightening scrub can be your best friend. Look for ingredients such as vitamin C and citric acid.

Difference between salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.

Salicylic acid is a legendary exfoliant and benzoyl peroxide is an organic aromatic compound and a very worthy antibacterial analogue of “salicylic acid” that kills acne-causing bacteria right inside the pores. Dermatologists believe that benzoyl peroxide is better suited for sensitive skin, since salicylic acid is still an acid that can lead to peeling, irritation and allergic reactions if not handled carefully.

What percentage is best to use?

For facial care, the optimal concentration of salicylic acid is 0.5-2%.

For use on the body in almost all cases, you can use a more active salicylic acid in a concentration of about 3%. It is important to consider: if you are not sure how your skin will react to the use of a product containing salicylic acid, first consult with a specialist who will give you all the necessary care recommendations.

Possible side effects:

If you overuse salicylic acid or use too much over a long period of time, side effects may occur. Most often these problems are associated with skin reactions.

Below are some of the most common side effects:

Sun and Chemical Burns – Excessive amounts of salicylic acid can cause chemical burns because it makes the skin overly sensitive to the sun. Sunburn is a common side effect for people who use any product containing BHA, so be sure to apply sunscreen along with any salicylic acid-based product.

If your skin is dry or feels oily, a salicylic acid treatment can have a drying effect as it helps exfoliate and renew the skin. Sometimes, however, these products have the opposite effect as the skin overreacts to dryness by producing more sebum than usual. Since both of these problems can lead to acne and other skin problems, reduce your salicylic acid intake to reduce irritation.

Salicylic acid is naturally occurring, but that doesn't mean this exfoliant and anti-inflammatory is for everyone. Whether you've been using a salicylic acid product for years or are considering adding it to your routine, be sure to understand its uses, applications, and potential side effects.

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How to treat acne with salicylic acid

The antiseptic drug effectively fights pimples, acne and other pathologies that are accompanied by dysfunction of the sebaceous glands.

Lotions are made for this. The skin is pre-cleansed and dried. Soak a cotton swab in a salicylic acid solution and wipe your face. For small and rare rashes, they are burned with the drug locally using a cotton swab.

After the procedure, the face must be washed and lubricated with moisturizer.

It is recommended to carry out treatment no more than 2 times a week. Duration of the course until acne disappears.

How to treat warts with salicylic acid

Due to its antiseptic and antimicrobial effect, salicylic acid is used to remove papillomas. Use a solution and ointment of high concentration:

1. Solution - take 5% or 10% product. Treat warts before going to bed once a day, avoiding getting the drug on healthy areas. In the morning, wash off with warm water.
2. Ointment - used to treat papillomas of various shapes. Frequency of use: 1 time every 2 days. Recommended for adults and children over 2 years old.

The duration of taking salicylic acid is no more than a week.

How to peel with salicylic acid

To prepare peeling at home, you need to mix 1 tablet of Acetylsalicylic acid, 1/2 teaspoons of water and 1 teaspoon of honey or olive oil.

The finished mixture is applied to clean facial skin for 20-25 minutes. Afterwards, the composition is removed and the face is lubricated with a nourishing cream. Course duration is 8-10 procedures 1-2 times a week.

Thanks to the procedure, it is possible to normalize the condition of the epidermis, improve color, eliminate oily shine, remove pigmentation and fine wrinkles.