Keratolytic Agents

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.444.400

MeSH Unique ID: D007641

Entry Terms:

• Agents, Keratolytic
• Skin-Peeling Agents
• Agents, Skin-Peeling
• Skin Peeling Agents
• Desquamating Agents
• Agents, Desquamating

Previous Indexing:

• Dermatologic Agents (1967-1974)
• Skin Diseases (1966)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Dermatologic Agents
Keratolytic Agents