Stridex
Stridex launched in 1959 as the first over-the-counter acne treatment pad not requiring a prescription. Now owned by Blistex Inc., the brand has over six decades of market presence and is represented in the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection. Its 2% salicylic acid formula is FDA-regulated as an OTC drug.
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Stridex, by the numbers.
Stridex has 3 products in the DermFND database, all of which are categorized as treatment. Observed ingredient patterns across these products include salicylic acid, menthol, aloe vera, witch hazel, and citric acid. The brand's price range is $4 to $9, with an average price of $7. The products in the database include Maximum Strength Pads 2% Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid Pads Sensitive 0.5%, and XtraCare Sensitive Pads with Aloe. The average DermFND score for these entries is 70.0/100. This data indicates a profile focused on salicylic acid-based treatment pads at a low price point.
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