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    Glossary Keratolytics

    substances that exfoliate dead skin cells

    Keratolytics are substances that help to break down and remove the outer layer of dead skin cells. They are often used in treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and dandruff, as they can help to smooth the skin and reduce scaling. Common examples include salicylic acid and urea.

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    1. Cirmcumscribed juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris in a 5-year-old-girl treated with topical keratolytic and steroid Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    2. Early removal of post-operative scabs after follicular unit extraction using a 2% salicylic acid keratolytic shampoo: a multicentre descriptive pilot study Frontiers in Medicine · 2026
    3. The Effectiveness of Topical Keratolytics (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Beta Hydroxy Acids/Urea) in Treating Keratosis Pilaris: A Review of the Literature Cureus · 2025
    4. Keratolysis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2001 · 14 citations
    5. Ultrastructural aspect of the keratinolytic activity of piedra. 2000 · 4 citations
    6. <i>Malassezia</i> Display a Hyphae-like “Spaghetti-and-Meatballs” Configuration in Keratotic Plugs Medical Mycology Journal · 2022 · 3 citations
    7. Effects of combined use of keratinolytic enzymes and sugarcane fibre on the hairball excretion in cats Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition · 2019 · 3 citations
    8. A linear and reticulate crusted keratotic papulopustular eruption: a rare presentation of PRIDE (Papulopustules and/or paronychia, Regulatory abnormalities of hair growth, Itching, and Dryness due to Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors) complex Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2024
    9. Follicular keratotic diseases: a retrospective study of 50 cases in a tertiary care center of rural South India with dermoscopy and histopathology evaluation International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2025
    10. Ichthyosis American journal of clinical dermatology · 2003 · 147 citations
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