Resorcinol (Resorcinol)
Overview of Resorcinol
Resorcinol is used as keratolytic agent topical treatment of acne and dandruff. It is used with sulphur in the treatment of seborrhoeic skin conditions.
Indication of Resorcinol
Resorcinol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Anorectal disorder, Seborroeic conditions.
Contraindication of Resorcinol
Resorcinol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Resorcinol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Resorcinol, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Resorcinol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Hyperpigmentation.
Precautions of Resorcinol
Medication may darken light-colored hair. Avoiding simultaneous use with other topical acne preparations or preparations containing peeling agents, alcohol-containing preparations, abrasive soaps or cleansers, cosmetics or soaps with drying effect, medicated cosmetics, or other topical skin medication, unless otherwise directed by physician.