Keratolytic

A keratolytic (plural: keratolytic ) is a horn -dissolving agent. The term is derived from the skin substance keratin.

Keratolytics cosmetically and for the treatment of pathological keratinization disorders ( hyperkeratosis ) are used to force this way the keratolysis.

The following keratolytic agents are known:

• Retinoids: acitretin, adapalene, tretinoin, isotretinoin, Motretinid, tazarotene.
• Salicylic acid
• Azelaic acid
• Called alpha-hydroxy acids, also called " fruit acids ". These include lactic acid, mandelic acid and the glycolic acid.
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Urea ( Urea )

Systemic come for the purpose of keratolysis only acitretin and isotretinoin for use.