Salicylic Acid
Uses
Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis and keratoses (abnormal skin growth).
How it Works
Salicylic acid is known as a keratolytic which is a peeling agent. Salicylic acid allows shedding of the outer layer of skin by loosening and softening the dry, scaly skin. Salicylic Acid also works on reducing swelling and redness and thus causing pimples to shrink
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Salicylic Acid can include the symptoms below;
Skin irritation,
Difficult breathing,
Dryness and peeling of skin,
Fainting,
Hives or itching,
Redness of the skin
Coal Tar
Uses
Coal tar is used for the treatment of psoriasis, including dryness, redness, flaking, scaling, and itching
How it Works
Coal tar helps provide relieve from the symptoms of skin conditions, it is not a cure.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Coal Tar can include the symptoms below
Skin rash,
Irritation