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
Resorcinol
1,3-Benzenediol
m-hydroxyphenol
1,3-Dihydroxybenzol
Resorzin
m-Hydroquinone
Brand Names
Anti Itch
Clearasil Vanishing Acne Crm Medication
Mirakel Pain and Itch Relief
Thunas Eczema Ont
Vagi-cure (maximum Strength)
Maximum Strength Feminine Anti-Itch Family Wellness
Leader Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Acnotex acne Treatment
Vagicaine Maximum Strength
Vagicaine Medicated Maximum Strength
Well at Walgreens Anti-Itch Maximum Strength
Anti-Itch Regular Strength
Budpak Feminine Anti-Itch
Rezamid
Utiliderm Acne Control
Eau Resolutive Soker
Mirakel
Up and up vagicaine
Rite Aid Original Strength Vagicaine
Jon Ares Acne Control Mild
Clarifying Mask
Meijer Maximum Strength Vagicaine
Glytone acne treatment flesh tinted acne
Leader Regular Strength Anti-Itch
Acne Drying Topical
Glytone Acne Spot Treatment
Resinol
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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