As it is a strong alkali having
keratolytic properties hence is used successfully in varying concentrations for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
Onychomycosis treated with itraconazole or griseofulvin alone with and without a topical antimycotic or
keratolytic agent.
KOH is a strong alkali with
keratolytic activity and it is routinely used in dermatological practice for diagnostic purposes.
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Sulfur can act as a
keratolytic agent to fight excessive sebum secretion and keratinocyte synthesis.
The advantages of this combination therapy are -
keratolytic action of BPO is possibly synergistic with the antibacterial activity of clindamycin.15,16 There are different treatment options available for patients with acne vulgaris.
Onychomycosis is nail infection caused by
keratolytic dermatophytes (specifically, tinea unquium) (1) from the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epider-mophyton, yeasts (mostly Candida (C.) albicans, C.
Several medications available for the treatment of acne include retinoids, anti-androgen medications, hormonal treatments, benzoyl peroxide, antiseborrheic medications,
keratolytic soaps, alpha hydroxy acid, salicylic acid and others.
Topical therapies for psoriasis include topical corticosteroids, topical vitamin D analogues, and
keratolytic agents.
There is a contribution of a study from Turkey, reporting that eyelid treatment with diluted vinegar can be useful in the treatment of PP through its
keratolytic effect (12).
The principles of treatment include humidification of the skin, prevention of fluid loss, and use of
keratolytic agents.
[11] It was found from our study that salicylic acid was most commonly combined with topical corticosteroids for its
keratolytic action and promotion of good penetration.
