SkinCortex

Ingredient

Keratolytics

Agents (salicylic acid, urea, lactic acid) that soften and remove excess scale.

Scaling / keratolytic axisClinical

Mechanism of action

Keratolytics loosen corneocyte cohesion or hydrate the stratum corneum to soften plaques.

They are commonly discussed as adjuncts in scaling conditions.

Targets

Mechanism axes engaged

SymptomReview

Scaling / Plaques

Visible thickened, often silvery surface layers from accelerated, disorganized turnover.

PhysiologyReview

Keratinocyte Turnover

The rate at which skin cells proliferate, differentiate, and shed; accelerated in psoriasis.