Hexylresorcinol

• Uses First Aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

Directions Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily. May be covered with a sterile bandage. Store at room temperature. May temporarily (washable) discolor skin and fabrics in sunlight.

For external use only. . Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, consult a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

1. 1Methaemoglobinaemia315%
2. 2Rash315%
3. 3Blood Lactic Acid Increased210%
4. 4Bradycardia210%
5. 5Dizziness210%
6. 6Hepatic Function Abnormal210%
7. 7Hypoxia210%
8. 8Product Use In Unapproved Indication210%
9. 9Seizure210%
10. 10Anxiety15.0%
11. 11Blood Pressure Increased15.0%
12. 12Bowel Movement Irregularity15.0%
13. 13Brain Fog15.0%
14. 14Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis15.0%
15. 15Chemical Burn Of Oral Cavity15.0%

Recent PubMed references pinned to Hexylresorcinol as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

• Therapeutic Potential of 4-Hexylresorcinol in Preserving Testicular Function in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2024 · Oh JH, Choi JY, Kim DW, et al.
  PMID 38673900DOI 10.3390/ijms25084316
• Antibiotic Adjuvant 4-Hexylresorcinol Enhances the Efficiency of Antituberculosis Drugs.
  Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine · 2024 · Nikolaev YA, Mukhina TN, Potapov VD, et al.
  PMID 38488964DOI 10.1007/s10517-024-06048-5
• Biodegradable Water-Soluble Matrix for Immobilization of Biocidal 4-Hexylresorcinol.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2023 · Novoskoltseva OA, Litmanovich EA, Loiko NG, et al.
  PMID 37834163DOI 10.3390/ijms241914717
• Pectin grafted with resorcinol and 4-hexylresorcinol: Preparation, characterization and application in meat preservation.
  International journal of biological macromolecules · 2023 · Liu J, Chen B, Hu Q, et al.
  PMID 36977442DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124212
• 4-Hexylresorcinol Treatment before Degumming Increases the β-Sheet Structure of Silk Sericin and BMP-2 Expression in RAW264.7 Cells.
  International journal of molecular sciences · 2022 · Lee JH, Kweon H, Oh JH, et al.
  PMID 36613594DOI 10.3390/ijms24010150
• Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical study of split-body comparison of topical hydroquinone and hexylresorcinol for skin pigment appearance.
  Archives of dermatological research · 2023 · Wu H, Gabriel TA, Burney WA, et al.
  PMID 36502500DOI 10.1007/s00403-022-02514-0
• Administration of 4‑hexylresorcinol increases p53‑mediated transcriptional activity in oral cancer cells with the p53 mutation.
  Oncology reports · 2022 · Kang YJ, Yang WG, Chae WS, et al.
  PMID 35856441DOI 10.3892/or.2022.8375
• Effects of 4-hexylresorcinol administration on the submandibular glands in a growing rat model.
  Head & face medicine · 2022 · Yoon JH, Kim DW, Lee SK, et al.
  PMID 35668488DOI 10.1186/s13005-022-00320-7

The 10 most recently updated of 46 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Hexylresorcinol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• The Effect of Perioperative Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Combined With Traditional Chinese Medicine on Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
  Recruiting · Interventional · 148 enrolled · Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
  NCT07081802updated 2026-06-02
• Dose-Effect Response in Acupuncture for Functional Constipation
  Recruiting · Interventional · 72 enrolled · Tongji Hospital
  NCT07506122updated 2026-05-14
• Effect of Electroacupuncture on Bowel Function and Quality of Life in Postpartum Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 60 enrolled · MTI University
  NCT07572786updated 2026-05-07
• Acupuncture Reduces Relapse in Patients With Crohn's Disease: a Superiority Trial
  Recruiting · Interventional · 106 enrolled · Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
  NCT06553053updated 2026-04-13
• The ACURE Trial: Acupuncture for Colorectal Recovery
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 240 enrolled · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  NCT07496528updated 2026-04-06
• Efficacy Evaluation of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 105 enrolled · The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
  NCT07496580updated 2026-03-27
• Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
  Recruiting · Interventional · 300 enrolled · Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
  NCT07071987updated 2025-07-18
• Effect of Electroacupuncture on Opioid-induced Constipation in Patients With Cancer
  Completed · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
  NCT03797586updated 2025-07-15
• Effect of Acupuncture on Patients With Crohn's Disease in Remission
  Suspended · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
  NCT04211129updated 2025-05-16
• Effect of Acupuncture on Mild to Moderate Active Crohn's Disease
  Recruiting · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Shanghai Institute of Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian
  NCT04187820updated 2025-05-14

Frequently asked questions

What is Hexylresorcinol used for?

According to FDA labeling, Hexylresorcinol carries indications including: Uses First Aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What class of drug is Hexylresorcinol?

Hexylresorcinol is classified as Antiseptics.

What are the brand names for Hexylresorcinol?

Hexylresorcinol is marketed under brand names including ST-37, Sucrets Original.