Salicylic acid has salicylic acid ointment, salicylic acid tincture and other preparations, high concentration of salicylic acid has the effect of peeling the skin, so rubbed salicylic acid feet peeling will be more powerful.
Topical salicylic acid on the skin to regulate the role of skin keratinization, for fungi and other microorganisms also have a certain inhibitory effect, different concentrations of salicylic acid role is different.
Low concentrations of salicylic acid are usually used for dry skin in the elderly or cracked feet caused by tinea pedis. Higher concentrations of salicylic acid are usually used for corns, plantar warts and other abnormal skin growths caused by foot skin lesions.
A common side effect of salicylic acid is that it causes localized dryness and flaking of the skin, and high concentrations of salicylic acid tend to cause redness and pain in the skin. Consult your doctor before using salicylic acid, use the right concentration and preparation, and seek medical attention if you experience discomfort.