Keratolytic Agents

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D27.505.954.444.400

**Synonyms:** - Skin-Peeling Agents - Desquamating Agents