Salisylsyre er en keratolytic (peeling agent). Salisylsyre forårsaker blodsutgytelse det ytterste laget av huden. Salisylsyre aktuelle (for huden) brukes i behandling av akne, flass, seborrhea eller psoriasis, og fjerne corns, calluses og vorter.

Generic Cyklokapron is used for short-term use (2 to 8 days) for reducing or preventing excessive bleeding and reducing the need for blood clotting factor transfusions during or after tooth extractions in patients with hemophilia.