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Topical keratolytics

What are Topical keratolytics?

Topical keratolytics are agents that are applied on the skin to soften the keratin. They loosen and assist exfoliation of the skin cells. Keratolytics also help the skin to bind moisture and is useful in treating dry skin conditions. They used to treat psoriasis, acne, warts, corns and other forms of keratosis.

List of Topical keratolytics

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Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews
podofilox topical (Pro)
Brand name: Condylox
7.1
 60 reviews
salicylic acid topical (Pro)
Brand names: Acnevir, Akurza, Aliclen, Bensal HP, Compound W, DermalZone, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Duofilm, Duoplant, Durasal, Fostex, Freezone, Freezone Corn Remover, Gordofilm, Hydrisalic, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, KeralytGel, Mediplast, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, Neutrogena T/Sal, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, P & S, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Psoriasin Medicated Wash, Sal-Plant Gel, Salactic Film, Salex, Salvax, Salycim, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stridex Body Focus, Stridex Maximum Strength, Terasic, Tinamed Plantar, Virasal, Wart Remover
7.9
 22 reviews
podophyllum resin topical (Pro)
Brand names: Podocon, Podocon-25
4.0
 3 reviews
cantharidin topical (Pro)
Brand name: Ycanth
10
 1 review
For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).

See also

Medical conditions treated or associated with topical keratolytics:

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