title: Keratolytics for psoriasis: are they necessary?
abstract: It is a common belief that keratolytic agents are required to enhance the penetration of topical medications into thick psoriatic plaques. However, is this belief evidence-based?
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Center for Dermatology Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McClain
authors.forename: Brad A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Yentzer
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D007641:Keratolytic Agents