Keratolytic

Keratolytic agents are substances that promote exfoliation or sloughing of skin cells, particularly the dead skin cells found in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis. These agents work by breaking down the bonds between skin cells, allowing them...

Keratoma

Keratoma is a benign skin growth that occurs when the keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), proliferate excessively. This results in the formation of a firm, often round, mass composed of keratin, a fibrous protein that...

Keratosis

Keratosis refers to an abnormally thick buildup of cells in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), typically caused by an overproduction of keratinocytes. Keratinocytes are the predominant cells in the epidermis, and their primary function is to produce keratin, a...