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Keratolytics can also be used to soften [[keratin]], a major component of the skin. This serves to improve the skin's moisture binding capacity, which is beneficial in the treatment of dry skin. Such agents (keratolytics) include [[urea]], [[lactic acid]], and [[allantoin]]. |
Keratolytics can also be used to soften [[keratin]], a major component of the skin. This serves to improve the skin's moisture binding capacity, which is beneficial in the treatment of dry skin. Such agents (keratolytics) include [[urea]], [[lactic acid]], and [[allantoin]]. |
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While cytostatic agents such as [[zinc pyrithione]] |
While cytostatic agents such as [[zinc pyrithione]] are first line, keratolytics ([[salicylic acid]] and [[sulfur]]) can also be used in the treatment of dandruff and [[seborrheic dermatitis]]. |
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Sulfur and salicylic acid can also be used to treat [[acne]] and [[cradle cap]], though sulfur products can actually worsen acne in some cases. [[Resorcinol]] is another keratolytic that is usually combined with sulfur. |
Sulfur and salicylic acid can also be used to treat [[acne]] and [[cradle cap]], though sulfur products can actually worsen acne in some cases. [[Resorcinol]] is another keratolytic that is usually combined with sulfur. |
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Keratolytic (Template:Pron-en) therapy is treatment to remove warts and other lesions in which the epidermis produces excess skin. In this therapy, acid medicine, such as salicylic acid is put on the lesion. Keratolytic therapy thins the skin on and around the lesion. It causes the outer layer of the skin to loosen and shed.
Keratolytics can also be used to soften keratin, a major component of the skin. This serves to improve the skin's moisture binding capacity, which is beneficial in the treatment of dry skin. Such agents (keratolytics) include urea, lactic acid, and allantoin.
While cytostatic agents such as zinc pyrithione are first line, keratolytics (salicylic acid and sulfur) can also be used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Sulfur and salicylic acid can also be used to treat acne and cradle cap, though sulfur products can actually worsen acne in some cases. Resorcinol is another keratolytic that is usually combined with sulfur.