A combination of the active agents arnica and hydroxyethyl salicylate (HES) in ethanolic solution (Sportino Acute Spray) is cutaneously applied for the treatment of sports injuries and diseases of the locomotor apparatus. The aim was to examine the efficacy and
Contact dermatitis from anti-inflammatory gel containing hydroxyethyl salicylate.
J Horak et al.
Contact dermatitis, 47(2), 120-121 (2002-11-29)
Allergic contact dermatitis from a veterinary antiinflammatory gel containing 2-hydroxyethyl salicylate.
British journal of clinical pharmacology, 46(1), 29-35 (1998-08-05)
The penetration of active ingredients from topically applied anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical products into tissues below the skin is the basis of their therapeutic efficacy. There is still controversy as to whether these agents are capable of direct penetration by diffusion through