Resorcinol is one of the active ingredients in products such as Resinol, Vagisil, and Clearasil. In the 1950s and early 1960s the British Army used it, in the form of a paste applied directly to the skin.

Jul 30, 2025 · Resorcinol works by breaking down rough, scaly, or hardened skin. Resorcinol also disinfects the skin to help fight infection. Resorcinol topical (for the skin) is used to treat pain and …

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Resorcinol is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders. It is also used to treat corns, calluses, and warts. Resorcinol works by helping to …

Resorcinol is a topical medication used to treat acne vulgaris, that causes pimples, bumps, pustules, cysts, and comedones (whiteheads and blackheads), usually in adolescents and young adults. …

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 …

Jan 13, 2016 · 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 …

resorcinol, phenolic compound used in the manufacture of resins, plastics, dyes, medicine, and numerous other organic chemical compounds. It is produced in large quantities by sulfonating …