Urea
- Generic Name
- Urea
- Brand Names
- Cem-urea, Umecta, Utopic
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- CH4N2O
- CAS Number
- 57-13-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8W8T17847W
- Background
A compound formed in the liver from ammonia produced by the deamination of amino acids. It is the principal end product of protein catabolism and constitutes about one half of the total urinary solids.
- Indication
Urea is used topically for debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged, devitalized and ingrown nails.
- Associated Conditions
- Allergic Skin Reaction, Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Dry Eyes, Dry Skin, Dry Skin; Eczema, Eczema, Dyshidrotic, Eye pruritus, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Insect Bites, Lichen Planus (LP), Neurodermatitis, Nummular Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Sunburn, Anal eczema, Calluses
- Associated Therapies
- Moisturizing
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