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2. Salicylic acid - Wikipedia

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   Salicylic acid is an organic compound with the formula ... The wound-healing retardation action of salicylates is probably due mainly to its inhibitory action on ...

3. Wound response in plants - Wikipedia

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   Such responses to wounds are found at the site of the wound and also systemically. These are mediated by hormones.[1] As a plant senses a wound, it immediately sends a signal for innate immunity. [3] These signals are controlled by hormones such as jasmonic acid, ethylene and abscisic acid. Jasmonic acid induces the prosystemin gene along with ...

4. Medical uses of salicylic acid - Wikipedia

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   Salicylic acid as a medication is used to help remove the outer layer of the skin. [1] As such it is used to treat warts, calluses, psoriasis, dandruff, acne, ringworm, and ichthyosis. [1] [2] Because of its effect on skin cells, salicylic acid is used in some shampoos to treat dandruff. [medical citation needed]

5. Dermatologists Say This Star Acne-Fighting Ingredient Can ...

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   "Salicylic acid is a topical medication used to treat acne and a variety of other skin conditions, like warts and psoriasis," says double-board-certified dermatologist, Maya Thosani, MD. While it ...

6. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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   These swellings can break open and cause yellow scabs. Treatment options: Prescription medication is needed to get rid of ringworm. This is typically oral antifungal medicine for one to three months.

7. Our Editors Put Salicylic Acid Serums to the Test, and These ...

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   Salicylic Acid Serum 2%. Calling all folks with sensitive skin: This one's for you.The 2 percent salicylic acid in this one is backed by maltobionic acid, a PHA that gently dissolves dead skin ...

8. Whitfield's ointment - Wikipedia

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   The original ointment contains 3% salicylic acid and 6% benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or petrolatum. [2] [3] Alternatively, a short-chain alcohol or fatty alcohol can be used as the base. [4]

9. Collodion - Wikipedia

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   Many wart-remover preparations consist of acetic acid and salicylic acid in an acetone collodion base used in the treatment of warts by keratolysis. Nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) solution is also used in liquid bandage products. EEG electrodes are commonly attached to the patient's scalp with rigid collodion for long-term treatment