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Urea-containing topical formulations

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Annunziata, Maria Carmela, Cacciapuoti, Sara, Cosentino, Chiara, Fabbrocini, Gabriella·2020·International Journal of Clinical Practice

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Urea is a well-known moisturiser and keratolytic topical agent. As it is widely used in dermatology, several formulations at different concentrations have been marketed: lotions, creams, foams, ointments, gels and lacquers. Availability of different vehicles and concentration may vary in different countries, but in general products at low, medium and high urea concentration are accessible worldwide. The proper formulation should be chosen according to the disorder to treat, its severity, body areas involved and patients' preference.

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Authors
Annunziata, M. C., Cacciapuoti, S., Cosentino, C., & Fabbrocini, G.
Affiliations
  • Federico II University Hospital (IT)
  • University of Catania (IT)
Corresponding author
Fabbrocini, Gabriella
Venue
International Journal of Clinical Practice
Published
2020-11-29
Volume
74
Issue
S187
Pages
e13660-e13660
ISSN
  • 1368-5031 (ISSN-L)
  • 1742-1241
OpenAlex
W3107224109
Cited by
8
References
57
Citations by year
2025: 2 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1
FWCI
0.58
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • International Journal of Clinical Practice (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • INFM-OAR (INFN Catania) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
Keywords
urea, topical formulation, keratolytic agents, emollients, topical ointment, topical gel, topical foam, formulation selection, skin diseases
MeSH terms
Administration, Topical, Gels, Humans, Ointments, Urea

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