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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
7.0
 62 reviews
salicylic acid topical (Pro)
Brand names: Neutrogena Healthy Scalp, Fostex, Stridex Body Focus, Hydrisalic, Duoplant, Salex, Propa pH Acne Med Cleansing, Stridex Maximum Strength, Dr Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover, Tinamed Plantar, Duofilm, Freezone, Compound W, Gordofilm, Salactic Film, Mosco Corn & Callus Remover, Wart Remover, Sal-Plant Gel, Mediplast, DHS Salicylic Acid 3%, Stri-Dex, Stri-Dex Sensitive Skin, Stri-Dex Clear Gel, Stri-Dex Face Wash, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil Free, Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Dandruff Shampoo, P & S, Oxy Balance Deep Pore Cleansing, Gentle, Oxy Balance Daily Cleaning, Normal Skin, Neutrogena T/Sal, Dermarest Psoriasis Overnight Treatment, KeralytGel, Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated Moisturizer, Dermarest Psoriasis Skin Treatment, Oxy Face Scrub Chill Factor, Akurza, Scalpicin Scalp Relief, Freezone Corn Remover, Dr Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers, Dr Scholl's Callus Removers, Dr Scholl's Corn Removers Small, Aliclen, DermalZone, Salvax, Durasal, Keralyt Scalp, Keralyt Shampoo, Stri-Dex Maximum Strength, Acnevir, Psoriasin Medicated Wash, Virasal, Selsun Blue Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp, Bensal HP, Terasic, Salycim
7.3
 23 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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