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
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
Resorzin
Resorcinol
m-Hydroquinone
m-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Benzenediol
Brand Names
Acne Aid Gel
Topcare Vagicaine
Budpak Feminine Anti-Itch
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Acne Drying Topical
Benzal Vagisil Creme Regular Strength
Maximum Strength Feminine Anti-Itch Family Wellness
Clearskin 2 Tinted Blemish Crm
Vagi-cure (maximum Strength)
Vagicaine Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream
Equate vagicaine maximum strength
Glytone acne
Basic Care Vagicaine
Mirakel
Good Sense Vagicaine Anti Itch
Resinol
Vagicaine
Clearasil Vanishing Acne Crm Medication
Leader Regular Strength Anti-Itch
Leader Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Mazon Medicated Cream
Clearasil Daily Clear Tinted Adult Treatment
Anti Itch
Glytone Acne Spot Treatment
Jon Ares Acne Control Mild
Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Acnomel Skin Tone Cream
Thunas Eczema Ont
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Medicated Creme Maximum Strength
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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