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Medicines lactic acid + salicylic acidQuestion & answer

lactic acid + salicylic acid · Medicine question

Can it be used on the face or genitals?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. The selected products exclude the face and anogenital areas and should be kept away from mucous membranes.

Sources for this answer

Bazuka Treatment Gelemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
Salactol Collodionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14
Duofilm Topical Solution

emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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