{"title":"DermNet NZ — Salicylic acid","entity_type":"Source","slug":"dermnet-salicylic-acid","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/dermnet-salicylic-acid","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-10","date_reviewed":"2026-05-10"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/paulas-choice-2-bha-liquid-exfoliant"},{"title":"How do I get rid of blackheads on my nose?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-get-rid-of-blackheads-on-my-nose"},{"title":"How often should I exfoliate my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-often-should-i-exfoliate-my-face"},{"title":"What's the difference between AHA and BHA exfoliants?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/whats-the-difference-between-aha-and-bha"},{"title":"How do I shrink large pores on my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-shrink-large-pores-on-my-face"},{"title":"Should I use a toner in my skincare routine?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/should-i-use-a-toner-in-my-skincare-routine"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Dermatology reference for salicylic acid as a beta-hydroxy acid used in comedone-prone skin."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["This Source page records the evidence item used by the blackheads-on-nose page. It is used for definition, consumer-care guidance, ingredient mechanism context, tolerability framing, or evidence support for salicylic acid and adapalene in comedone-prone routines."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["For this page, the source supports conservative appearance-level guidance: blackheads are open comedones rather than dirt; gentle routines are preferable to scrubbing and squeezing; salicylic acid and adapalene are relevant topical actives; and irritation can happen when active routines are introduced too aggressively."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["This source helps keep the page grounded in verifiable dermatology, regulatory, public-health, or peer-reviewed material rather than marketing claims. It also supports the page's distinction between visible blackhead care and medical acne decision-making."]}],"source_type":"other","original_source_url":"https://dermnetnz.org/topics/salicylic-acid"}