What does Salicylic Acid as an ingredient in Mouth Ulcer medication actually do? Isn’t salicylic acid an ingredient in skincare that unclogs pores and reduces sebum production? I’ve been looking online but can’t find a thing, most American brands of mouth ulcer topical liquids all list lidocaine and ethanol as pain relief and antiseptic. But my Australian one has salicylic acid listed as it’s most prominent ingredient.
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Salicylic acid works by breaking down the outer layer of skin cells, which helps to remove dead skin and bacteria.
This can help to unclog pores and reduce sebum production in the skin, which can prevent acne.
It can also help to heal mouth ulcers by removing the damaged tissue and reducing the pain and swelling.
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