Dermarest Psoriasis (salicylic acid)
Topical Gel (ML); Topical Shampoo
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This product is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first before combining acne treatments.
Salicylic acid belongs to a class of drugs known as salicylates. When applied to the skin, salicylic acid may work by helping the skin to shed dead cells from the top layer and by decreasing redness and swelling (inflammation). This decreases the number of pimples that form and speeds healing.
Generic name: salicylic acid
Pronunciation: (SAL-i-SIL-ik AS-id)
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Dermarest Psoriasis:
- Acne Vulgaris
Also known as: Acne Simplex, Common Acne, Simple Acne.
Dosing
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease
- Hemolytic anemia from pyruvate kinase and g6PD deficiencies
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Dyspnea
- Facial edema
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Periorbital edema
- Pharyngeal edema
- Skin ulcer
- Superficial skin ulcer
- Syncope
- Throat constriction
- Urticaria
More Frequent
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
- Dry skin
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Pruritus of skin
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | ||
| L70.0 | ICD10CM | Acne vulgaris |
| Dandruff | ||
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
| Keratoderma | ||
| L85.1 | ICD10CM | Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantaris |
| Psoriasis | ||
| L40 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis |
| L40.0 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis vulgaris |
| L40.1 | ICD10CM | Generalized pustular psoriasis |
| L40.2 | ICD10CM | Acrodermatitis continua |
| L40.3 | ICD10CM | Pustulosis palmaris et plantaris |
| L40.4 | ICD10CM | Guttate psoriasis |
| L40.5 | ICD10CM | Arthropathic psoriasis |
| L40.50 | ICD10CM | Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified |
| L40.51 | ICD10CM | Distal interphalangeal psoriatic arthropathy |
| L40.52 | ICD10CM | Psoriatic arthritis mutilans |
| L40.53 | ICD10CM | Psoriatic spondylitis |
| L40.54 | ICD10CM | Psoriatic juvenile arthropathy |
| L40.59 | ICD10CM | Other psoriatic arthropathy |
| L40.8 | ICD10CM | Other psoriasis |
| L40.9 | ICD10CM | Psoriasis, unspecified |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | ||
| L21 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.0 | ICD10CM | Seborrhea capitis |
| L21.1 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic infantile dermatitis |
| L21.8 | ICD10CM | Other seborrheic dermatitis |
| L21.9 | ICD10CM | Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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