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
m-Hydroquinone
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
Resorzin
1,3-Benzenediol
Resorcinol
m-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
Brand Names
Clearasil Daily Clear Tinted Adult Treatment
Family Wellness
Feminine Anti-Itch Creme
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Assured Feminine Anti-itch
Topcare Vagicaine
Clearasil Vanishing Acne Crm Medication
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Utiliderm Acne Control
Vagicaine Maximum Strength
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Medicated Creme Maximum Strength
Resinol
Tinted Acne Treatment
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DG Health Feminine Anti-itch
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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