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How To Remove Thick Salicylic Acid Deposits On The Head Caused By Multiple Application?

Re: fluorouracil/salicylic acid - I have been applying this to my husband s head since Oct 18th, as prescribed by his dermatologist. I neglected to remove the white covering after each application and have applied it each day on top of what I applied the previous day. I discovered my mistake yesterday. He now has solid layers of this on about five place on top of his head. We have tried soaking it with warm water and have succeeded on removing only one piece. The other places are solid and look and feel like plastic. Any suggestions as to how we might remove this?
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I suggest you to use a topical steroid lotion e.g mometasone furoate 0.1 % lotion, twice daily for a week.

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How To Remove Thick Salicylic Acid Deposits On The Head Caused By Multiple Application?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I suggest you to use a topical steroid lotion e.g mometasone furoate 0.1 % lotion, twice daily for a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.