Keratolytic Agents

Synonyms

Agents, Desquamating

Agents, Keratolytic

Agents, Skin-Peeling

Desquamating Agents

Skin Peeling Agents

Skin-Peeling Agents

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.