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-Benzenediol
m-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
m-Hydroquinone
Resorcinol
Brand Names
Equate vagicaine maximum strength
Budpak Feminine Anti-Itch
Clearasil Daily Clear Tinted Adult Treatment
Mirakel
Leader Regular Strength Anti-Itch
Glytone acne
Vagisil Anti Itch Original Strength
Mazon Medicated Cream
Mirakel Pain and Itch Relief
Smart Sense Vagicaine Maximum Strength
Vagicaine
Glytone Acne Spot Treatment
Clearasil Daily Clear Adult Tinted Acne Treatment
Assured Feminine Anti-itch
Maximum Strength Feminine Anti-Itch Family Wellness
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Medicated Creme Maximum Strength
DG Health Feminine Anti-itch
Cvs Acne Treatment
Utiliderm Acne Control
Tinted Acne Treatment
Leader Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Meijer Maximum Strength Vagicaine
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Indication
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].
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