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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. The Effectiveness of Topical Keratolytics (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Beta Hydroxy Acids/Urea) in Treating Keratosis Pilaris: A Review of the Literature Cureus · 2025
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Keratolysis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris British Journal of Ophthalmology · 2001 · 14 citations
    5. Psoriasis treatment in difficult locations: scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas Clinics in Dermatology · 2008 · 104 citations
    6. Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans Archives of dermatology · 1994 · 78 citations
    7. Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis Drugs · 2008 · 12 citations
    8. Ichthyosis linearis circumflexa in a child. Response to narrowband UVB therapy. Journal of Dermatological Case Reports · 2015 · 9 citations
    9. Trichostasis spinulosa: An overlooked entity Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2014 · 8 citations
    10. Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back International journal of trichology · 2012 · 7 citations
    11. An Update on Scalp Psoriasis Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2009 · 2 citations
    12. Kératose pilaire Pan African Medical Journal · 2019 · 1 citations
    13. Nevus comedonicus in a Malay man: A case report and review of literature 2009 · 1 citations
    14. Nevus Comedonicus (Blaschkoid Variant) Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology · 2026
    15. A prospective descriptive study of 100 patients with facial trichostasis spinulosa TURKDERM · 2025
    16. Traumatic Anserine Folliculosis: A Case Report Cureus · 2025
    17. Cutaneous Adverse Events of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Endocrine Tumors: Clinical Features, Mechanisms, and Management Strategies Biomedicines · 2025
    18. Skin manifestations of chronic kidney disease Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2015
    19. Shampoo in the treatment of scalp psoriasis Human health handbooks · 2012
    20. Shampoo in the treatment of scalp psoriasis 2011
    21. Skin Ageing in Women: Pathophysiology and Treatment The Journal of The British Menopause Society · 1999
    22. Circumferential acute limited exanthematous pustulosis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    23. Ichthyosis American journal of clinical dermatology · 2003 · 147 citations
    24. Cosmetics for the elderly Clinics in dermatology · 2001 · 21 citations
    25. Sarcoptic mange in three alpacas treated successfully with amitraz Veterinary Dermatology · 2007 · 19 citations
    26. <i>NIPAL4</i> deletion identified in an American Bully with autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and response to topical therapy Veterinary medicine and science · 2019 · 7 citations
    27. Generalized Hair Casts Due to Traction Pediatric dermatology · 2013 · 4 citations
    28. Eruptive vellus hair cysts: An underdiagnosed entity International journal of trichology · 2022 · 2 citations
    29. [Perforating folliculitis]. PubMed · 1990 · 2 citations
    30. Development and evaluation of cosmeceutical cream for acne vulgaris International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine · 2018 · 1 citations