keratolytic

UK
/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/
US
/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/

Translations

keratolyticnoun
keratolytics
pl
UK
/ˌkɛrətəˈlɪtɪk/
US
/ˌkɛrətoʊˈlɪtɪk/
Used in dermatology to denote a substance that promotes the shedding of the outer layer of the skin.
kératolytiqueTerme de dermatologie.
Salicylic acid is a commonly used keratolytic for treating warts.
L’acide salicylique est un kératolytique couramment utilisé pour traiter les verrues.
Synonyms
peeling agent
desquamating agent
corneolytic agent
keratolytic agent
keratolyticadjective
more keratolytic
Comp.
most keratolytic
Super.
UK
/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/
US
/ˌkɛr.ə.təˈlɪ.tɪk/
kératolytiqueEn dermatologie.
The keratolytic properties of the cream help in treating acne by exfoliating dead skin cells.
Les propriétés kératolytiques de la crème aident à traiter l’acné en exfoliant les cellules mortes de la peau.

Definitions

keratolyticnoun
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.
keratolyticadjective
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.