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keratolytic

/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/

keratolyticsubstantiv

keratolytics

Pl.

/ˌkɛrətəˈlɪtɪk/

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈlɪtɪk/

Used in dermatology to denote a substance that promotes the shedding of the outer layer of the skin.

Definitionen

A substance or drug that promotes the exfoliation of keratinised epidermal cells; a keratolytic agent.

Salicylic acid is a commonly used keratolytic for treating warts.

Synonyme

peeling agent

desquamating agent

corneolytic agent

keratolytic agent

keratolyticadjektiv

more keratolytic

Komp.

most keratolytic

Super.

/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/

Übersetzungen

The doctor recommended a keratolytic cream for the treatment of the skin condition.

Врач порекомендовал кератолитический крем для лечения кожного заболевания.

Definitionen

Relating to or causing the shedding of the outer layer of the skin.

The keratolytic properties of the cream help in treating acne by exfoliating dead skin cells.

Synonyme