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    Glossary Urea

    waste product from protein metabolism, excreted in urine

    Urea is a waste product formed in the liver through the breakdown of proteins and is excreted in urine. It is also used in various dermatological treatments for its moisturizing properties, helping to treat conditions like dry skin and eczema by promoting hydration and softening the skin.

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    1. Biorevitalizing effect of a novel facial serum containing apple stem cell extract, pro‐collagen lipopeptide, creatine, and urea on skin aging signs Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2015 · 36 citations
    2. Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea Electrophoresis · 1987 · 15 citations
    3. Pathogenicity of<i>Ureaplasma urealyticum</i>and<i>Ureaplasma parvum</i>in the lower genital tract of female BALB/c mice Canadian Journal of Microbiology · 2011 · 12 citations
    4. Dual inhibitors of urease and carbonic anhydrase-II from <i>Iris</i> species Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2019 · 8 citations
    5. Influence of urea on the coloring ability of a low‐temperature coloring method of keratin fibers using polyethyleneimine Journal of applied polymer science · 2004 · 5 citations
    6. Use of Protein Blocks Containing Urea for Minimally Managed Broodmares Journal of Animal Science · 1979 · 4 citations
    7. A multicenter evaluation of 10% sulfacetamide sodium in a 10% urea vehicle scalp treatment lotion and a 10% urea deep cleansing antibacterial shampoo for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2005 · 3 citations
    8. The Effectiveness of Topical Keratolytics (Alpha Hydroxy Acids/Beta Hydroxy Acids/Urea) in Treating Keratosis Pilaris: A Review of the Literature Cureus · 2025
    9. Altered Skin Permeation of Finasteride Using Clove Oil, Urea, and Lyophilized Powder of Grape Seed Extract Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2022
    10. Increased blood level of urea and creatinine after chemotherapy in breast cancer patients International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences · 2025
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