Keratolytic k therapy is treatment to remove warts and other lesions in which the epidermis produces excess skin. In this therapy, acid medicine, such as salicylic acid is put on the lesion. Keratolytic therapy thins the skin on and around the lesion. It causes the outer layer of the skin to loosen and shed. Keratolytics can also be used to soften...
an agent that promotes keratolysis.
An agent that promotes keratolysis. ... Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(ker″ә-to-lit´ik) pertaining to or promoting keratolysis. an agent that so acts.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ker′ă-tō-lit′ik Definitions: 1. Relating to keratolysis.
Keratolytic: Pertaining to keratolysis, the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. A keratolytic agent is a peeling agent.
Capable of causing softening and peeling of the outer (horny) layer of the skin.
drugs that remove the keratin-containing outer layer of skin; used to treat skin disorders such as warts and dandruff