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Keratolytic 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.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics    Other names Desquamating Agents; Skin Peeling Agents; Agents, Skin-Peeling; Agents, Keratolytic; Agents, Desquamating; Skin-Peeling Agents
Substances having this pharmacologic action: glycolic acid; Salicylic Acid; zinc pyrithione; Podophyllin; Podophyllotoxin; Acitretin; Tretinoin; Coal Tar; Etretinate; tazarotene

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