Abstract
Benzoin is a drug being used since the ancient times. It is a common designation for resin obtained from a group of Styrax trees. The chief constituents of benzoin resin are benzoin, cinnamic acids and their esters.It is mainly used as a solvent for podophyllin and various cosmetics. It posseses antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and barrier properties due to which it is useful for palmo-plantar fissures, vesicobullous lesions of the mucosae andas a skin hardener. Its adhesive properties are utilized to increase the stickiness of adhesive tapes and surgical drapes. It is cheap, easily available and is a good option particularly in developing countries. Various side effects have been reported most commonly contact dermatitis.
Keywords- Tincture of benzoin, Benzoin, Resin, Compound tincture of benzoin, contact dermatitis.
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Corresponding Author
Sujaya Manvi
Dermatologist, Civil Hospital Palampur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i8.29
