What is Urea 10% Cream used for?
Urea 10% Cream is used in the treatment of conditions that are characterized by dry or rough skin such as corns, eczema, psoriasis, and calluses. It is also used to remove dead tissue in some wounds, to speed up the healing process.
Urea is a keratolytic — it helps to increase the skin moisture by dissolving keratin (the protein that holds the top layer of the skin in place). In the process, the dead skin cells fall off and the skin is able to retain more water.
Is 10% Urea okay for the face?
Urea 10% Cream is light and easily absorbed, making it safe for use on the face.
What does Urea do for the skin?
When applied to the skin, Urea penetrates the layers of the skin, increasing its ability to absorb and retain water.
Is Urea cream made from Urine?
Urea is a component of the urine of mammals. However, the urea used in cosmetic products is produced synthetically in a lab and does not come from an animal source.
Is Urea good for wrinkles?
Skin dehydration causes facial lines to look more pronounced. Wrinkles, especially around the eye area, means your skin may be dehydrated.
Urea’s hydrating properties and ability to enhance collagen renewal in the skin makes it a great choice in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.
What does Urea cream do for feet?
Urea cream is used as a moisturizer and an anti-itch in treatment of feet conditions. As a moisturizer, Urea cream draws moisture to the skin of the feet, helping conditions such as cracked heels. As an anti-pruritic (anti-itch), urea helps to provide relief from dry, itchy skin on the feet by soothing the skin.
Urea cream side effects
Some of the side effects of urea creams include:
- Irritation (burning, itching, redness)
- Stinging feeling in the skin
- Rash
- Skin changes such as blistering and peeling
- Signs of skin infection
Urea Cream Administration
Apply 10% Urea cream topically to skin, rubbing until it is completely absorbed. For dosage and prescription, see the drug directions, or consult a dermatologist.
Urea Cream Price
10% Urea Cream is available on Drugstore.ng, the largest online pharmacy in Lagos.
