Resorcin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Resorcinol; Resorcinolum

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

1,3-dihydroxybenzene a phenol derivative. The benzene nucleus carries two hydroxy groups in meta position. Resorcinol is isomeric to catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) and hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene).

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Acne vulgaris, psoriasis, seborrhoea.

Recently, a resorcinol preparation (Resorcinol) has been offered in a care series (Eucerin Even Brighter) for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.

Notice! Due to the unfavourable benefit-risk ratio a negative monograph exists for Resorcinol!

Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.

20% in pastes, 5% in ointments, 2% in solutions, 1% as hair spirit, 20-30% in solutions for chemical peeling.

Remember! When applying the hair spirit on blond or grey hair, red colouring may occur. The substance dyes skin and objects (clothing) red!

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, goiter.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Infants (poisoning!).

IncompatibilityThis section has been translated automatically.

Light, air, iron, polyethylene glycols, antipyrine, salicylic acid, salipyrine, pyramidone, cellulose ether, iodine salts, phenazone, menthol, camphor, phenol, acetanilide, urethane.

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

The DKG has tested resorcinol in vaseline 1.0% so far. This application form is no longer available as a test substance in Germany. In this respect, a 2% concentration of resorcinol in vaseline is now (as of 2016) recommended.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Geier J et al (2016) News on the epicutaneous test series of the German Contact Allergy Group. Dermatology at work and in the environment 64: 70-75

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer