Keratolytic Agents
- Name
- Keratolytic Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000884
- Description
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.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Acitretin An oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe psoriasis. Benzoyl peroxide An antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris and rosacea. Coal tar Relieving itching, irritation, redness, dryness, scaling, and flaking of the skin caused by psoriasis, seborrhea, or eczema. Etretinate For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults. Glycolic acid Not Available Octasulfur An ingredient of various cosmetic preparations for its keratolytic, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Podofilox A topical agent used for the treatment of external genital warts and perianal warts. Podophyllin A cytotoxic agent used for the removal of soft genital (venereal) warts (condylomata acuminata). Pyrithione An antimicrobial agent used for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Salicylic acid An acid used to treat acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, and warts. Tazarotene An acetylenic retinoid used to treat fine wrinkles, mottled pigmentation of the skin, acne vulgaris, and plaque psoriasis. Tretinoin A vitamin A derivative used to treat acne vulgaris and certain types of promyelocytic leukemia, as well as various skin conditions in over-the-counter medications. Urea A keratolytic emollient used to treat hyperkeratotic lesions and moisturize the skin. - Drugs & Drug Targets