Resorcinol is a 1,3-isomer (or meta-isomer) of benzenediol with the formula C6H4(OH)2. It is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant in topical pharmaceutical products in the treatment of skin disorders and infections such as acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, corns, calluses, and warts. It exerts a keratolytic activity. Resorcinol works by helping to remove hard, scaly, or roughened skin. Although it is primarily indicated for use as a topical application, resorcinol also possesses a well-documented anti-thyroidal activity that is generally not relied upon for any kind of formal therapeutic indication.
Synonyms
Resorzin
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
Resorcinol
1,3-Benzenediol
m-hydroxyphenol
m-Hydroquinone
Brand Names
Image Essentials Vagicaine
Topcare Vagicaine
Acne Treatment maximum strength CVS
Utiliderm Acne Control
Glytone acne
Rexall Feminine Maximum Strength Anti-itch
OptimV Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Resinol
Adult Acnomel
Leader Regular Strength Anti-Itch
Vagi-cure (maximum Strength)
Acnotex acne Treatment
Vagisil Anti Itch Original Strength
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Creme Regular Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Vagicaine
Leader Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Acne Drying Topical
Up and up vagicaine
Meijer Maximum Strength Vagicaine
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Medicated Creme Maximum Strength
Jon Ares Acne Control Mild
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Benzal Vagisil Creme Regular Strength
Clarifying Mask
DG Health Feminine Anti-itch
Anti Itch
Anti-Itch Medicated Maximum Strength
Family Wellness
Clearskin 2 Tinted Blemish Crm
Mazon Medicated Cream
Hemo-pic
Feminine Anti-Itch Creme
Assured Feminine Anti-itch
Leader Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Maximum Strength Feminine Anti-Itch Family Wellness
Contemporary therapeutic uses for resorcinol primarily revolve around the use of the phenol derivative as an active ingredient in topical antiseptics [L2745, L2744, L40069, F61] or as topical antibacterial skin treatment products for conditions like acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and others [L2746, L2745, L2744, L40069, F61].
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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