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Urea topical User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Carmol, Atrac-Tain, Ureacin-20, Hydro 40, Aluvea, Carmol 10, Dermatol 10, Umecta Nail Film, Carmol 20, Keralac, URE-39, Gordons Urea, Epimide 50, Rea-Lo, Gormel, Gormel 10, Ultra Mide, Ureacin-10, Nutraplus, Hydro 35, Aquaphilic with Urea, Umecta, Uramaxin, Cerovel, Aqua Care, U-Kera, Carmol 40, Umecta PD, URE-K, Rynoderm, Dermasorb XM, Rea Lo 39, Keratol 45 Kera Nail Kera-42 Urevaz Umecta Mousse Umecta Nail Film with Pen Applicator Rinnovi Nail System Uramaxin TS Utopic Urea Nail CEM-Urea Hydro 40 Foam Carb-O-Philic/10 Carb-O-Philic/20 …show all brand names

Urea topical has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 28 reviews on Drugs.com. 93% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • August 24, 2011

Urea topical for Dry Skin "This is the most effective cream for my dry heels EVER! I have tried everything imaginable, but this is super effective when used as directed. My heels are better than they have been in years. I am 73 years old, with no side effects whatsoever. My dermatologist prescribed it for me. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"

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  • Anonymous
  • March 15, 2009

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "I used this on the advice of a podiatrist for my cracked and calloused heels. I noticed an improvement in a week. I highly recommend this for your hard, rough, dry feet. After it has worked its magic, you should just follow up with regular moisturizer every day and use the Carmol 40% once a week thereafter."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 22, 2011

For Dermatological Disorders "I have used many lotions, creams, etc. in the past to help with intense itching I get from dyshidrotic eczema ... for 10 years, and when I finally found this cream, I was in heaven. The moment I put this on my feet or hands, the itching goes away, and I no longer feel the need to itch! For anyone who has any kind of eczema, you know how hard it is to not scratch or itch, and this lotion takes away any itching feeling I might have."

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  • Eli...
  • April 29, 2020

For Dry Skin "I have had extremely dry heels for years. I tried to get rid of this dry skin on my heels by exfoliating my heels with a pumice stone as well as pedicures. Nothing helped until I used this prescription of Urea 40 topical. After 1 use, my heels looked almost totally normal! And I didn't have to do any scrubbing of my heels. All I did was smooth the cream/gel onto my heels before I went to bed. I awoke in the morning to non-dry heels. It seems like magic. I wish I had known about this years ago! Thank you to the pharmaceutical industry for making this product!"

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  • Anonymous
  • July 13, 2008

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "I use this cream for my son who has a rare genetic skin disorder, a form of ichthyosis. He gets a severe hyperkeratosis buildup, particularly around his joint areas. I've found that it has been wonderfully effective at reducing this buildup. I'm very pleased with the product."

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  • Lui...
  • September 14, 2016

For Dermatological Disorders "Have been using this product since the beginning of 2016. I suffer from plaque psoriasis on the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet, they were cracked, cut open, weeping, and bleeding. Every time I closed or tried to close my hands, they cracked and opened more. My feet were bad, I could barely stand shoes, and they itched. I went to Dr. and was given prednisone and cortisone cream. It helped, but after 2 weeks of using urea 40, things started clearing nicely. I use it twice daily along with Glysolid cream. These two products have been my saving grace. If I have a flare-up, these are my go-to guys."

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  • Mis...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2015

Urea topical for Dry Skin "Many, many years of severely dry skin all over my body, but cold months are the killer. I think skin gets red and inflamed no matter the oils or other creams you try. You may get some short-term happiness, but I need more. Your heels crack open to blood and severe pain. I found this product and have seen just how strong of a medication this is. Will not stop. Men can put it on elbows and knees. You will see great things."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 31, 2017

Urea topical for Dry Skin "I have suffered from dry, itchy skin most of my life until some years ago when my dermatologist recommended this urea cream. Since I started to use it, the relief has been remarkable, and I have been horrified to find that the manufacturers no longer supply the cream and have replaced it with a sticky lotion. Their reason for this is hard to understand, as the cream was much easier to apply, and I now am looking for a replacement cream."

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  • Tar...
  • June 19, 2015

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "I have raised areas of skin-colored keratosis on my ankles, legs, and top of my hands. My dermatologist prescribed me several creams with no really obvious results to speak of. I was just prescribed the cream, and overnight the areas already feel different. I am beyond excited that this seems to be working in such a very short amount of time..."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 24, 2018

For Dermatological Disorders "My 9-year-old son has a condition shared by my mother where there are not enough pores in his feet, so when he sweats, his feet peel, similar to a sunburn. Over the summer, his feet had gotten so bad he could hardly walk, and he developed an infection in the skin and had dry peeling and deeply cracked feet. He has been on the prescription cream for one week and already had significant improvement. Almost all of the peeling skin is gone, and the new skin remains soft and playable. Waiting for follow-up after week 2 and interested to see how he responds if taken off the end. Since I apply the cream to his feet myself, I notice my palms are newer and improved skin even though I wash after each application."

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  • Whi...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 17, 2018

Urea topical for Dry Skin "I used Carmol Cream 40% for dry, cracked heels. It was a RX, and I don't know if it is sold over the counter. This cream is amazing and will save you time and money spent during a pedicure. Wish it was readily available! No reason to be controlled under FDA rules?"

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  • Ren...
  • June 26, 2009

Urea topical for Dry Skin "The Redi Cloths worked on toe callouses that were resistant to other medications. I would have rated them a '10' except that twice they arrived at the pharmacy in bulging packets and the urea side was dry. The pharmacist accepted my return and replaced them. I suspect the problem is due to improper temperature control in transit - perhaps by the distributor."

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  • Oia...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 15, 2017

For Dry Skin "I had an allergic experience from gardening, and my skin on my arms was quickly burned and dried like a very old woman's. After just one use of this cream, almost all the wrinkles were peeled out. This is fantastic!"

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  • Hou...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 1, 2021

For Dermatological Disorders "I make your own! I mix 20% of urea (by weight) into Sorbolene ($2.99 for 500 ml). The urea will dissolve in the Sorbolene cream overnight. I shake it up to make sure that the dissolved urea is mixed well. I then use it as a moisturizer. It works great for me. This information is from my experience only. I am not recommending that you make your own. If you happen to do so, I take no responsibility or liability for any negative effects this mixture may have on you."

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  • Mrt...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 24, 2016

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "One application on alternating days in conjunction with fluocinonide topical for two weeks. After bath and thorough foot scrub, apply Rea Lo or fluocinonide first, then regular lotion (I use Vanicream), then occlude with wet wrap therapy method (Saran wrap was suggested as an alternative, but I found wet wrap much more comfortable to sleep with: put damp socks on over treated feet, then dry socks over damp socks to keep). Great improvement early on, I expect improvement continued, but was less evident in the second week. Treatment completed until eczema flares up again. Also helped hands substantially, even though I used less intensive application."

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  • Tim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 3, 2021

For Dry Skin "A 1 oz bottle is expensive! I use it on calloused heels and toes, etc. See how far one ounce goes on calloused feet. Not far. And it is a cream. Imagine getting cream out of a one-ounce bottle! Almost impossible. Needs improvement!"

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  • non...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 15, 2024

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "Over 10 years dealing with freaking fungus and now I've seen light. Terbinafine pills, Nonyx, Fungi Cure, Better Nail, Kerasal Fungal Nail Renewal, Dr. Luke's, and Ciclopirox have all failed me. One last-ditch effort and my podiatrist gave me this $40 miracle in a bottle. Terbinafine cream on the bottom, then this on top. Terbinafine cream on the bottom, this next, and white monkey balm on top. This on the bottom and white monkey balm on top. These three ways of alternating have my toenails looking so much better after 5 months. I wanted my nice nails back, and it's been a battle. The urea in this helps the other ingredients penetrate to the nail bed. This is what worked for me. Mine is in a blue bottle, so I hope the formula didn't change for the clear one. No side effects for me, but fungus doesn't like it. I'm on my second bottle, so it does last a while."

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  • MyN...
  • June 15, 2022

For Dermatological Disorders "One-ounce plastic bottle for 1 ounce of cream. The problem is that the 'plastic bottle' is totally inflexible, so there's no way it can be dispensed through the spout on top, and certainly not to put down a 'bead' of it on paper beside a bead of Vaseline to make a 50/50 mix per doctor's orders. I complained to the pharmacy (Credena at Providence Hospital in Anchorage), only to be told by manager Keri McCutcheon to take my business elsewhere. Obviously, one of those businesses with too many customers! Refused to credit what I wasted on this for a larger bottle/tube/whatever!"

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  • Car...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 26, 2020

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "I too had a problem with itchy skin on my arms and was permanently scratching until I was referred to the dermatologist. After trying a few different topical applications, he prescribed this one, and it was like magic! That was 3 years ago. Now, because it was more than two years, the GP is not allowed to repeat the prescription - and I cannot buy it anywhere. I believe it might be available from France or New Zealand online - has anyone any knowledge of buying medications from abroad?"

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  • Anonymous
  • October 3, 2011

Urea topical for Dry Skin "I have only used this medication for about 5 days and have seen immediate results. My feet were so dry, they were cracking. I no longer have any cracks, and the peeling is much better."

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  • Hei...
  • January 31, 2015

Urea topical for Dry Skin "I have had dry, cracked, sore, and bleeding feet for years. Five days after using this, my feet are great!"

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  • Pea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 13, 2019

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "I've had very dry, cracked, peeled heels for many years. This stuff worked so well. My heels are perfect now, even with daily sandals. I don't know why I didn't go to the podiatrist sooner!"

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  • 109...
  • April 19, 2009

Urea topical for Dry Skin "I have been using the cream for many years. I have found that it has been wonderful for keeping my feet, knees, elbows, and face soft and smooth."

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  • Anonymous
  • June 25, 2009

Urea topical for Dry Skin "Kerafoam worked very well for me. I had very dry skin on the heels of my feet, and within a matter of two uses, I could see a remarkable improvement. No side effects."

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  • Que...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 27, 2019

Urea topical for Dermatological Disorders "Cream relieves pain of toes and heel."

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