Used in dermatology for the treatment of warts, including common, plantar, and molluscum contagiosum, especially in pediatric patients. It is applied topically and works by causing controlled irritation and blistering of the skin, which helps remove the infected tissue. Due to its lower toxicity compared to cantharidin, it is considered a safer alternative in clinical settings. Also investigated for potential anticancer properties, particularly in traditional medicine practices, where it has shown activity against certain tumor cell lines by inducing apoptosis.