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What Is Salicylic Acid

Human body makes its own "aspirin," scientists find

December 28, 2008

British scientists have found new evidence that humans make their own salicylic acid (SA), the material formed when aspirin breaks down in the body. SA is responsible for aspirin's renowned ability to relieve pain and inflammation, and it is found naturally in fruits and vegetables. In a previous study, the research team found SA in study participants' blood, and they thought it was related to what the people ate. But the scientists' new study has found that people are able to make SA on their o... Read more »

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The Buzz About Cosmeticeuticals

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...cells chemically. Glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid have all been shown to penetrate... Read more »

The Buzz About Cosmeticeuticals

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...cells chemically. Glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid have all been shown to... Read more »

Dark Skin is Sensitive Skin

By healthgal , Health Expert

...clindamycin is a good regimen. Chemical peels with salicylic acid and microdermabrasion may... Read more »

Body Acne

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...on your skin. Avoid using body washes that contain salicylic acid or other anti-acne ingredients... Read more »

The Truth About Rosacea

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...example, anti-acne and anti-aging ingredients such as salicylic acid, alpha-hydroxy acids, and... Read more »

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HPV

...warts must be treated by a physician. A physician's choices include caustic topic treatments such as salicylic acid, trichloroacetic acid, and podophyllin. Physicians have additional, more... Read more »

Psoriasis: Managing Psoriasis

...itchy, the patient may try the following:Soak in a warm bath for about 15 minutes.Afterward, apply salicylic acid first, which removes scaly skin and may promote the penetration of both... Read more »

Wrinkle Treatment

...exfoliation methods.Abrasive Scrubs. Scrub gently with a mildly abrasive material and a soap that contains salicylic acid to remove old skin so that new skin can grow. The motion should be... Read more »

Psoriasis: Topical Medications

...or UVB inactivates this medicine, although there is a higher risk for sunburn with this combination.Salicylic AcidTopical salicylic acid is useful for removing scaly plaque and enhancing other... Read more »

Foot Pain: Toe Pain

...pads, plasters, and medications for removing corns and calluses. These treatments commonly contain salicylic acid, which may cause irritations, burns, or infections that are more serious than the... Read more »

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