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It is also rich in compounds that fight age-related macular degeneration and contains salicylic acid (just like aspirin) and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Q: We know that the whole diet is important, so what is the best way for people to incorporate these foods into their diet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Scratching Dandruff: How to Heal a Flaky Scalp Dec 8, 2007
Neutrogena T/Sal shampoo, which contains salicylic acid, is also ideal to help reduce excess flaking, she said. "Use the shampoo everyday until it clears," recommended Day. (Fox News)
Scalp treatments go luxe: Now you can pamper your hair follicles Dec 3, 2007
There's also Bain de Terre's Sugar calp Massage Scrub ($18, at ); Carita's Nutri-Repairing Radiance Shampoo ($30, at ), formulated to rinse away buildup caused by hard-water residue; and Aveda's Scalp Remedy Dandruff Solution ($24, at ), which has salicylic acid to tone the scalp in addition to other conditioning ingredients. Though these products are specifically designed to be scalp-centric, the great majority of hair care and styling lotions, sprays and potions are actually what cause... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Acne fighters roil an oily enemy Dec 1, 2007
who has been battling cystic acne and blackheads for eight years, had been using a product that contained salicylic acid but was not seeing results, and Retin-A caused some minor peeling ... Beyond antibiotics and retinoids, acne sufferers have been turning to chemical peels of glycolic or salicylic acids to control their pimples. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
American Indians regain access to river's willows Nov 22, 2007
Salicylic acid, occurring naturally in the bark, was an original ingredient in aspirin. Visitors trying to enter the area without permits are subject to prosecution for trespassing. (The Union Democrat)
Infotainment Nov 15, 2007
The spir comes from spiraea ulmaria which is the plant that they got the salicylic acid from, and the in was used because back then it was popular to end the name of medicines with in. . (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Foot Fix: Corns and Calluses Oct 25, 2007
These contain salicylic acid, which can irritate skin and lead to infection, especially in people with diabetes and poor circulation. Soak hands or feet. (Fox News)
Agent That Triggers Immune Response In Plants Is Uncovered Oct 8, 2007
Methyl salicylate is a modified form of salicylic acid (SA), which has been used for centuries to relieve fever, pain and inflammation, first through the use of willow bark and, since 1889, with aspirin, still the most widely used drug worldwide ... Then, in 2003 and 2005, the group reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that an enzyme, salicylic acid-binding protein 2 (SABP2), is required for systemic acquired resistance and converts methyl salicylate (which is... (Science Daily)
Skin-care Industry Skipping Out On Science? Aug 23, 2007
Well known active ingredients are salicylic acid used for complexion and camphor as an analgesic. Lotions on the market today, while effective, are based on limited understanding of how the active ingredients smooth and moisturize the skin. (Science Daily)
Scholarship recipient has the makings of a future medical laureate Aug 10, 2007
Dr. Noel postponed her summer vacation and made room in her lab three years ago to help Laura explore her hypothesis that aspirin and salicylic acid may have a role in the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and invasion. "After repeating Laura's results, I was so convinced of the potential of her study that I wrote full grant proposals," says Dr. Noel. (Canada Newswire)
523000 a day on alternative medicine Jul 28, 2007
As for aspirin, willow bark as a source of salicylic acid has been used for pain relief for centuries - unfortunately this form can cause severe stomach problems, vomitting etc it was only with the industrial production of acetyl salicycate (aspirin) in the 1900s that it was able to given freely and widely and almost universially. Methalions / 4:46pm 27 Jul 2007. (Scotsman)
EDR2 negatively regulates salicylic acid-based defenses and cell death during powdery mildew infections of Arabidopsis thaliana Jul 6, 2007
The pathogen-induced chlorosis and necrosis of edr2-6 was correlated with a stimulation of the salicylic acid defense pathway and was suppressed in mutants deficient in salicylic acid signaling ... EDR2 acts as a negative regulator of cell death, specifically the cell death elicited by pathogen attack and mediated by the salicylic acid defense pathway. (BioMed Central)
Bengay Death Highlights OTC Dangers Jun 16, 2007
Methyl salicylate, or salicylic acid, is the active ingredient in creams such as Bengay, Icy Hot and Tiger Balm, as well as aspirin, and "is potentially harmful if it is overused," said Dr. Gerard Varlotta, the director of sport rehabilitation at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York City. An anti-clotting agent, salicyclic acid at very high doses "can cause internal bleeding, it can cause arrhythmias of the heart, it can cause problems in the liver -- there are any number of... (Health-Finder)
Herbs, more than parsley, sage, thyme Jun 13, 2007
Willow bark has been used for pain relief since the fist century A.D. The willow Salix produces salicylic acid which was first synthesized in 1838 and provides the basis of our modern-day aspirin. The chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus, is considered to be a female hormonal balancer. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Ointment Overdose Raises Questions Jun 12, 2007
" She not only was using methyl salicylate in an ointment on her legs, but also in an adhesive pad and in a third, unspecified product. Borakove said the overdose was a result of use over an extended period of time and not from a single instance of overuse. Newman's mother, Alice-Lynn Newman, disputes the examiner's findings. She said her daughter only used the products on race days and had borrowed what she had been using from teammates. Either way, doctors and trainers alike are perplexed by... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
With sandal season upon us, it's time to turn your attention downward Jun 5, 2007
"So watch it. And before your feet get out of hand and into trouble, take a good, hard look at them. Do you see lumps, bumps, flaking, cracking, a veritable cemetery's worth of dead skin?Do you feel pain on the bottom, pain on the ball, pain in the heel, pain on the sides? Are your piggies screaming bloody murder all the way home?Perhaps most important of all, at least from everyone else's perspective - do you smell something you wish you didn't?Never fear, you can be helped!Here are some common... (Ocala Star-Banner)
It's almost summer, time to treat your feet right May 25, 2007
- Solution: Try a product containing salicylic acid, which can dissolve the corn and the dead skin on top of it. Then trim or peel away the dead tissue. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Thale Cress Goes On The Defensive May 16, 2007
The composition and quantity of the plant hormones jasmonic acid, ethylene, and salicylic acid that the plant produces as a response, was specific for each pest. Analysis of the activated genes made it clear that every hormone composition in the plant led to an extremely complex expression file. (Science Daily)
Plants tag insect herbivores with an alarm May 10, 2007
Still, scientists have determined that insect herbivory, mechanical damage, and pathogens such as bacteria and fungi can all set off a variety of peptide warning signals in plants, which respond by increasing phytohormones, particularly ethylene, jasmonic acid, or salicylic acid, that regulate defensive responses. But which peptide signals act as alarmsand how" To address those questions, Dr. Eric Schmelz at the United States Department of Agriculture's Center for Medical, Agricultural and... (EurekAlert!)
CBS 2 Finds This Season's Best Beauty Products Apr 19, 2007
"The Sephora Face Concealing Blemish Pen won because it contains salicylic acid to dry up the acne, but it's also going to offer some concealing," said Wyar. The winning all-around foundation by Shiseido left readers with beautiful, balanced skin. (CBS New York, NY)
How to apply make-up Apr 19, 2007
Prepping the face After washing, blot your entire face with a deep-cleansing astringent (for oily skin, use one that has salicylic acid). To cover up red marks, use a color-corrector cover-up in green. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
give toes TLC after winter hibernation Apr 18, 2007
A cream with salicylic acid such as Keralyt can also remove layers of tough skin. It can be used two or three times a week for maintenance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Natural beauty Apr 5, 2007
"More and more, cosmetics companies are switching to organically produced plant derivatives. Aveda, which pioneered botanical-based, non-animal-tested cosmetics, is one such company. Laura Sullivan, general manager of Pyara Spa and Salon ( ) in Harvard Square, says the comp any's goal is for 100 percent organic ingredients, but the level is currently around 75 percent, because hair and make up lines need more chemical s to work effectively.Some of Aveda's organic products include the rose attar... (Boston Globe)
Duct Tape Doesn't Cure Warts in Adults Mar 28, 2007
3 mm. About two thirds of the subjects had tried other treatments, including liquid nitrogen and salicylic acid. Most had had warts for years or even decades. (MEDLINEplus)
Acne care for grown-ups Mar 28, 2007
The gel, applied directly under makeup, contains witch hazel to sooth and salicylic acid to remove dead skin and pore-clogging gunk ... Before bedtime, I dot MD Skincare All-Over Blemish Solution, $84 (), a salicylic acid gel for "mature" pimples, on flare-ups and blackheads. (AZCentral -- Style)
Aspirin Protects Women From Dying of Any Cause, Study Shows Mar 27, 2007
Felix Hoffman, a Bayer chemist, first synthesized acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in the medicine, in 1897, according to the company's Web site ... Salicylic acid is also found in the inner bark of white willow, a large tree found in Europe, Asia and North America, according to Answers. (Bloomberg)
Study casts doubt on duct tape wart cure Mar 24, 2007
Over-the-counter topical treatments containing salicylic acid sometimes work on warts. Doctors use laser therapy or liquid nitrogen against an unyielding wart, or in extreme cases a prescription cream or a virus-fighting injection. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Love your lips Mar 23, 2007
Beauty benefit: Protects dry, dehydrated lips and is fortified with shea butter, antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract and the exfoliating agent salicylic acid. . (AZCentral -- Style)
Eyeing concealers Mar 20, 2007
If you use a concealer to camouflage pimples, look for products that contain salicylic acid; but don't use them under your eyes. Evelinda: We tested five products at all price points, and the news is good. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
How does Aspirin Work? Mar 18, 2007
Explaining the chemistry and biochemistry of Acetylsalicylic Acid ... Explaining the chemistry and biochemistry of Acetylsalicylic Acid ... It was called Salicin and a derivative, Salicylic Acid was discovered to have the same properties. (Suite101.com)
Experts' Guide To Great Style Mar 4, 2007
Next, apply an astringent made of eucalyptus oil, chamomile leaves or salicylic acid. When it comes to clothes, Christopher Fischer of C3 Concepts has got you covered. (Forbes)
Skin care simplified Feb 17, 2007
"Someone who looks in the mirror and sees large pores may want to use a cleanser with salicylic acid, which can reduce clogged pores.". She is also a proponent of night creams that combine retinol, a form of vitamin A that may help speed up the turnover of skin cells, and antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E or lycopene that may help thwart environmental damage to the skin. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
If you've got the money, indulge your pain Feb 13, 2007
That's especially hefty when you compare it to products like Aspercreme which, aside from boasting one of the world's most annoying commercial jingles (and lacking those pain relief-delivering "envelopes"), is readily available, costs around $5 and contains the same amount of salicylic acid. With any pain relief cream, though, you're talking subtle shades of succor, not total relief. (Albany Times Union)
Acne leaves emotional marks Feb 12, 2007
Look for topical creams, cleansers and toners with benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and sulfur, Barba says. If acne does not respond within a couple of months, or if there are pustules fluid-filled lesions or larger cysts, it's time to see a dermatologist, Bayliff Mallory says. (USA Today)
HOT AND HEALTHY Jan 23, 2007
Salicylic acid-rich foods such as curry may reduce the risk of colon cancer ... The spices used in traditional Asian dishes are increasingly attracting attention for their potential healing properties, not least because of the slug of salicylic acid that they deliver ... Salicylic acid, as well as being found in spices, is also a breakdown product of aspi- rin, commonly prescribed by doctors for its anti-inflamma- tory effects; and there is now a growing body of evidence suggesting that aspirin... (TimesOnline)
T'Zerah(TM) Selected as Exclusive Skin Care Line at the Backstage Creations Retreat during the 2007 Golden Globe(R) Awards Jan 11, 2007
-- Serum Grenade Intensive, a night repair serum rich in pomegranate and perilla oils, plant extracts and naturally occurring salicylic acid to exfoliate, decongest and even-out skin tone and texture. This "does it all" treatment is clinically proven to make skin not only look younger, but actually behave like younger skin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Adult acne: Clear causes -- and cures Jan 10, 2007
By college, Kern had tried salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce hundreds of pimples on his face. All yielded minor results. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
