• Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2020

    Mode of action of urea.

    • Thomas Dirschka.
    • Centroderm Clinic, Wuppertal, Germany.
    • Int. J. Clin. Pract. 2020 Dec 1; 74 Suppl 187: e13569.

    AbstractUrea is a major component of many daily skincare products which is widely used. Its role in the treatment of, for example atopic skin, atopic eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis, is undisputed. However, the mode of action of urea is partly still elusive and goes far beyond its assumed passive role. This article shall elucidate biophysical characteristics and properties of molecular biology that explain how urea affects healthy skin and exerts efficacy in various skin diseases. Knowledge about the mode of action of urea enables physicians to better understandthe appropriate use of urea in clinical routine.© 2020 The Authors. International Journal of Clinical Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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