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
Resorzin
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
1,3-Benzenediol
Resorcinol
m-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzene
m-Hydroquinone
Brand Names
Meijer Maximum Strength Vagicaine
Vagicaine Medicated Maximum Strength
Clearskin 2 Tinted Blemish Crm
Leader Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Glytone acne treatment flesh tinted acne
Anti-Itch Medicated Maximum Strength
Adult Acnomel
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Adult Acnomel Tinted
Anti Itch
Acne Drying Topical
Hemo-pic
Equaline Vagicaine Maximum Strength
Signature Care Vagicaine
OptimV Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Mirakel
Family Wellness
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Creme Regular Strength
Smart Sense Vagicaine Maximum Strength
Feminine Anti-Itch Creme
Maximum Strength Feminine Anti-Itch Family Wellness
VAGISIL Anti-Itch Medicated Creme Maximum Strength
Vagi-cure (maximum Strength)
Thunas Eczema Ont
Vagisil Anti Itch Original Strength
Indication
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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