title: The pumice stone in dermatologic therapy.
abstract: The pumice stone is very helpful in removing hyperkeratotic tissue and can be used alone or following treatment of the skin with a keratolytic agent. It is essential to scrub while the skin is wet in order to maximize the disintegration of excessive stratum corneum. The stone in combination with soap and water is very effective in removing stains from the hands in a number of occupations and may alleviate the need for harsher cleansers.
mesh_terms: D002145:Callosities / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000628:therapy; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007642:Keratosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D007641:Keratolytic Agents