Excessive topical salicylate application, especially on damaged skin, can lead to salicylate toxicity (salicylism). Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and tinnitus and can progress to more severe outcomes.
Salicylate toxicity (salicylism) resulting from excessive topical application, particularly over large surface areas or broken skin. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tinnitus, hyperventilation, respiratory alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperthermia, and neurological symptoms like confusion, seizures, and coma in severe cases. Chronic toxicity may present with more subtle symptoms.
Key Information
Severity
High
Associated Ingredients
2 ingredients
Associated Ingredients
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
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