what is salicylic gel used for?
Available as. Ointment, gel, paint, paste, topical liquid, scalp application and shampoo. Salicylic acid is used for a number of different skin conditions caused by thickened, hard skin, such as warts, psoriasis, scaly skin conditions and some nail infections. It is a keratolytic, which means that it works by softening the outer layer of your skin allowing it to loosen and shed.