Last update Sept. 29, 2023
Likely Compatibility
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Resorcinol is an isomer of benzenediol. It is used as a topical keratolytic, antiseptic and disinfectant for skin disorders and infections such as acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, corns, calluses and warts, and in inflammations of the mouth. It is slightly irritating.
At the time of the last update, we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
The small dose and low plasma absorption of most topical dermatological preparations make the passage of significant amounts into breast milk very unlikely. Only 1.6% of resorcinol passes into plasma through the skin. (Yeung 1983)
Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
May have a disruptive effect on the thyroid. (Pasquier 2023)