Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
About
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid belongs to a class of drugs called 'keratolytic agents' used to treat skin conditions like warts and remove calluses and corns. Verrucas and warts are small excessive growths of skin that are caused by a virus. Warts occur on the back of hands or fingers whereas verrucas occur only on the sole. Corns and calluses are thick, hard pads of skin caused by friction and pressure that usually occur on the feet due to poor-fitting shoes.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is a combination of two keratolytic agents, namely: Lactic acid and Salicylic acid. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid works by breaking down a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening skin. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid acts as an acid exfoliant that softens and dissolves the keratin. Besides this, it also helps to slow down the shedding of skin, thereby allowing the skin to function longer before flaking off. Thus, Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid softens and dissolves keratin (skin protein) and prevents acne formation and further bacterial skin infections.
Use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid as advised by your doctor. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is only for external use. You are advised to use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience a burning sensation, itching, scaling, skin dryness, mild tingling sensation, or tenderness at the application site. Most of these side effects of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid. Avoid applying to surrounding healthy skin, especially in children as it may irritate. You need not cover the treated area with sticking plaster. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as they can catch fire and burn easily. Do not apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid on cuts, grazes, and broken skin.
Uses of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is a combination of two keratolytic agents: Lactic acid and Salicylic acid used in the treatment of skin conditions like warts and the removal of calluses and corns. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid breaks down and dissolves a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening skin. Lactic acid also possesses antiviral properties and kills the virus that causes verrucas and warts.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Scaling
- Skin dryness
- Mild tingling sensation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid. Avoid applying to surrounding healthy skin, especially in children as it may irritate. You need not cover the treated area with sticking plaster. Avoid contact of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid with normal skin, nose, mouth, eyes, breasts, armpits, or genital area. In case Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid on moles, birthmarks, warts with hairs growing from them, or any other spots. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as they can catch fire and burn easily. Do not apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid on cuts, grazes, and broken skin. You are advised to gently rub warts, verrucas, calluses, and corns with a pumice stone or emery board once every week before applying Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid freshly. Avoid contact of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid with fabrics, clothes, jewellery, metal, or polished surfaces as it may permanently damage them. If you have diabetes or blood circulation problems, inform your doctor before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have blood circulation problems or diabetes, inform your doctor before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionThe excretion of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid in human milk is unknown. Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
Driving
safe if prescribedLactic Acid+salicylic Acid usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionLactic Acid+salicylic Acid should be used with caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting shoes. Wear well-fitted cushioned socks and shoes that are comfortable.
- Change your socks and shoes daily if you have a wart.
- Apply moisturizing foot cream to thin and dry feet to soften and soothe the skin on the feet.
- Use a foot file or pumice stone to remove hard skin patches from your feet and allow the mice stone to dry thoroughly between each use.
- Always cover your feet in shared community places such as locker rooms, dorms o,r pools.
- Do not share towels with other persons if you have warts or verrucas to prevent the spread of infection to others.
- Regularly wash your hands, especially if you have been in contact with someone with warts.
- Avoid picking your warts.
- Keep your feet and hands dry.
Special Advise
You are advised to consult a dermatologist if the skin condition persists or worsens after using Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid for 12 weeks.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Warts: These are small excessive growths of skin caused by a virus. Warts occur on the back of hands or fingers whereas verrucas occur only on the sole. Common warts have a rough cauliflower-like appearance on the surface. Verrucas looks like a small white ring of skin with a black dot in the center and is painful. If left untreated, warts and verrucas grow and spread as the virus is highly infectious and can be contagious (spread from person to person).
Corns and calluses: These are thick, hard pads of skin caused by friction and pressure that usually occur on the feet due to poor-fitting shoes. They can also occur on hands.
FAQs
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid contains Lactic acid and Salicylic acid that works by breaking down a skin protein known as keratin and removes dead skin cells, thereby softening the skin. Thereby, helps in the removal of warts, corns and calluses.
Verrucas and warts are caused by a virus and can be contagious (spread from person to person through close skin contact or contaminated surfaces), especially if the skin is damaged or wet. Therefore, avoid sharing towels, pumice stones or other things with others to prevent the spread of infection.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid is highly flammable (catches fire and burns easily). Therefore, avoid smoking or going near naked flames after applying Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid.
Yes, Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid may cause permanent damage to the clothes, fabrics, metal, jewellery or polished surfaces if it comes in contact with them. Therefore, apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid carefully and avoid contact of Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid with clothes, metals or polished surfaces.
Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid may cause irritation of the skin if it comes in contact with healthy skin. Therefore, apply Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid carefully only on the top of warts, verrucas, calluses and corns and avoid surrounding normal skin. However, if the irritation persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to use Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 12 weeks of treatment with Lactic Acid+salicylic Acid, please consult a doctor.
