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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Wart Removers to Treat Acne

    Popular over-the-counter wart removers and acne medications tend to have the same active ingredient: salicylic acid. For this reason, logic suggests that using an over-the-counter wart remover on a pimple might have the same effect as using acne medication on a pimple. However, according to MayoClinic.com, salicyclic acid as a topical wart remover is considered too harsh as a treatment for acne.

    On the Other: Salicyclic Acid

    Although salicylic acid is much more concentrated in wart removers than it is in acne treatments, it can double as an acne remedy provided care is taken. The concentration of salicylic acid in wart removers ranges from 15 to 27 percent. In an acne wash, like Neutrogena, it's less than 1 percent, reports DermNet. Some wart removers can irritate the skin and cause redness. Wart removers tend to require bandages, whereas many acne medications go on clear or work with makeup.

    Bottom Line

    If you have an enormous pimple, a salicylic acid-based wart remover will work in a pinch, provided you dilute the solution with water and are OK with using bandages or having a white film visible on your skin. Your skin may not clear up as quickly or it could become more irritated than if you used an acne medication.

    Source:

    MayoClinic.com: Salicylic Acid

    DermNet NZ: Salicylic Acid

    More Information:

    AcneNet: Acne Treatment

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