Concept information
Preferred term
Keratolytic Agents
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Agents, Desquamating
- Agents, Skin-Peeling
- Desquamating Agents
- Skin Peeling Agents
- Skin-Peeling Agents
Note
- GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 91(75); was see under DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1975-90
In other languages
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Finnish
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ceratolyticum
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keratolyticum
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keratolyytti
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keratolyyttinen aine
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keratolyyttiset aineet
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007641
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