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-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
Resorcinol
Resorzin
1,3-Benzenediol
m-Hydroquinone
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
Brand Names
Image Essentials Vagicaine
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Family Wellness
Thunas Eczema Ont
Acnotex acne Treatment
Rezamid
Feminine Anti-Itch Creme
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Benzal Vagisil Creme Regular Strength
Tinted Acne Treatment
BENZOCAINE and RESORCINOL
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DG Health Feminine Anti-itch
Quality Choice Vaginal Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
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Acnomel Skin Tone Cream
Adult Acnomel
Hemo-pic
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Resinol
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Vagicaine Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream
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Glytone Acne Spot Treatment
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Anti Itch
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VAGISIL Anti-Itch Creme Regular Strength
Adult Acnomel Tinted
Vagisil Anti Itch Maximum Strength
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Mazon Medicated Cream
Leader Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Rexall Feminine Maximum Strength Anti-itch
Budpak Feminine Anti-Itch
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Mirakel
Mirakel Pain and Itch Relief
Leader Maximum Strength Anti-Itch
Vagicaine
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].
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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