title: [Urea and its therapeutic possibilities].
abstract: Origin of epidermal urea and the therapeutical possibilities are shown: the waterbinding, keratolytic, epidermal thinning, antipruriginous, and the penetrating-supporting effects. Our clinical studies revealed mild to moderate eczemas and psoriasis capitis to be treated with a 10% urea-, 1% hydrocortisone cream. A 10% urea cream is well indicated for mild palmar and plantar hyperkeratotic dermatitis, the after treatment of contact dermatitis, and senile atrophic skin. Serious hyperkeratotic palmar dermatitis gives better results when handled alternately with triamcinolone-acetonid cream and a 10% urea cream.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014508:Urea / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014508:Urea
vernacular_title: Harnstoff und seine therapeutischen Einsatzmöglichkeiten.