Salicylic Acid

A drug used to treat a variety of skin disorders, including DERMATITIS, ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, ICHTHYOSIS, ACNE, and WARTS. The drug is also sometimes used for fungal infections. For the treatment of warts, salicylic acid pads can be very effective; it is important not to cut too large a square to place over the wart at the risk of irritating the surrounding skin. The perimeter of the wart should be lightly coated with petroleum jelly to protect the adjacent skin.

Side Effects
This drug may cause inflammation and skin ulcers if used for a long period of time or if applied to a large area of skin.