Dekeral ointment 50ml

Dekeral ointment contains a combination of two active substances, urea (20%) and salicylic acid, in an ambiphilic, water-washable ointment base. Suitable for caring for excessively calloused skin, it softens thick skin and helps remove hyperkeratotic deposits and scales. It does not contain parabens or lanolin, and has no added dyes, alcohol, or perfumes.

How Does Dekeral ointment Work:
Dekeral ointment contains urea, which has keratolytic (softening) effects. The second active substance is salicylic acid, which increases the penetration of other substances, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of urea. Salicylic acid also has keratoplastic (promotes the growth of skin epithelia) and mildly antimicrobial effects. The ointment is intended to soften the skin and remove the scaly and calloused layer of skin from the hands and feet. It is also suitable as supportive care for skin prone to psoriasis, tinea hyperkeratotic pedum (foot fungus with cracked heels), ichthyoses (a skin disorder resembling fish scales), and seborrheic eczema (a condition associated with the formation of yellowish scales, most often on the face and in hair). The ointment washes off with water.

What else are some of the ingredients in this product used for in medicine?
How Does Salicylic Acid Work?
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, anti-hidrotic and anti-seborrheic effects. It also has a disinfectant effect, attributed to the competitive suppression of pantothenic acid necessary for microbial growth and multiplication. Up to 2% concentration, it has a keratoplastic effect and it has a keratolytic effect in concentrations higher than 2%. Salicylic acid increases the penetration and effectiveness of other local substances, especially when they are insoluble in water. (Source: Fadrhoncová A., Pharmacotherapy of Skin Diseases, Pg. 117, Grada,1999)

How Does Urea Work?
Urea is a physiological part of the skin and sweat. The content of urea in the skin (norm 1.0 -1.4g/100g dry matter) is significantly reduced in atopic eczema, psoriasis and old age. This results in a reduced ability of keratin to bind with water. Urea is a natural moisturizing factor of the keratin layer of the epidermis. It has a hygroscopic (water binding) effect and influences the binding of water to intracellular proteins. It promotes desquamation. It softens the skin and keeps the skin layer smooth. If the concentration is over 10%, urea has an anti-bacterial effect. As a physiological substance, it does not have any undesired side effects and can be applied on small children. (Source: Fadrhoncová A., Pharmacotherapy of Skin Diseases, Pg. 288, Grada, 1999)

How to Use Dekeral ointment:
Apply the product onto thoroughly cleansed and dried skin 2 to 3 times a day. Ideally, use a medicinal sodium lauryl sulphate-free antiseptic soap to cleanse the skin. Spread the ointment evenly or apply a thicker layer under an occlusive dressing. Deposits on the hands are treated repeatedly after every time you wash. The product washes off with warm water. It is intended for use by adults and adolescents.

Warning:
For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If there is no improvement in the skin or irritation occurs, stop using the product and consult your physician. Do not use in case of an allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the product.

Storage and Transportation Conditions:
Store at 5 to 25 C, out of the reach of children, and in its original package. Do not use the product once the expiration date on the box and tube has passed.

Volume: 50 ml

What's in the box
1x 50ml tube
1x Instructions for Use