Salicylic Acid

6% Glowderma cream : This topical preparations treat the following common scaly conditions: Chronic atopic dermatitis Lichen simplex Psoriasis Seborrhoeic dermatitis Ichthyosis 12% Glowderma cream ... Read more 6% Glowderma cream : This topical preparations treat the following common scaly conditions: Chronic atopic dermatitis Lichen simplex Psoriasis Seborrhoeic dermatitis Ichthyosis 12% Glowderma cream : This topical preparations treat the following common scaly conditions: Warts (small excessive growths of skin caused by a type of virus. Warts often occur on the fingers or on the back of the hands). Verruca (occurs only on the sole of the feet and can be painful. It often looks like a small white ring of skin with a black dot in the centre). Corns and Calluses (are hard, thick pads of skin caused by pressure and friction. They usually occur on the feet due to poorly fitting shoes and can occur on the hands). 2% Glowderma lotion : This topical preparation is indicated in- Mild to moderate acne Blackheads and whiteheads Redness & swelling of face Pimples To prevent future acne breakouts

Salicylic Acid has a potent keratolytic & a slight antiseptic action when applied topically to the skin. In low concentrations, the drug has keratoplastic activity (correction of abnormal keratinization) & in higher concentrations, the drug has keratolytic activity (causes peeling of skin). Salicylic Acid softens & destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration (water concentration), probably because of decreased pH, which causes the cornified epithelium (horny layer of the skin) to swell, soften, & then desquamate. Necrosis of normal skin has been associated with overuse of the drug. At high concentrations, Salicylic Acid has a caustic effect. Moisture is essential for Salicylic Acid to exert its action on the skin and for maceration and desquamation of epidermal tissue to occur. The drug has weak antifungal & antibacterial activity.