Keratolytic Agents [keratolytika]

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Terms

Desquamating Agents
Skin-Peeling Agents

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Definition

Agents that soften, separate, and cause desquamation of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin. They are used to expose mycelia of infecting fungi or to treat corns, warts, and certain other skin diseases.

Annotation
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics
DUI
D007641 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0011969
Previous indexing
Dermatologic Agents (1967-1974); Skin Diseases (1966)
History note
91(75); was see under DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1975-90
Online note
search DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1967-74
Public note
91; was see under DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1975-90