<\/span><\/h2>\nUrea is naturally present in healthy skin. It is one of the three natural moisturizing factors on the outside. horny layer<\/span> of our skin The other two natural moisturizing factors<\/span> are lactic acid and amino acids<\/span>. There are markedly reduced amounts of urea in dry skin conditions.<\/p>\nCurrent<\/span> Synthetically manufactured urea preparations, alone or in combination with other medications, can be particularly useful in treating scaly<\/span> and itchy dry skin conditions including:<\/p>\n\n- \nAtopic<\/span> dermatitis<\/span> (eczema<\/span>)<\/li>\n
- Psoriasis<\/li>\n
- \nIchthyosis<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Urea is also known as carbamide.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How does urea work?<\/span><\/h2>\nUrea preparations are emollients<\/span> which are essential in managing dry skin conditions. Emollients hydrate dry skin by reducing water loss from the epidermis<\/span> (top layer of skin) resulting in smoother and more supple skin.<\/p>\nSpecific actions of urea include:<\/p>\n
\n- Moisturizing effects: urea is strongly hygroscopic (water-loving) and draws and retains water within skin cells<\/li>\n
- \nKeratolytic<\/span> effects –<\/span> urea softens the horny layer so it can be easily released from the skin's surface<\/li>\n
- Regenerative skin protection. –<\/span> Urea has a direct protective effect against drying influences and, if used regularly, improves the ability to epidermal<\/span> barriers to regeneration<\/li>\n
- Soothing effects of irritation. –<\/span> urea has antipruritus<\/span> local based activity anesthetic<\/span> effects<\/li>\n
- Penetration aid effects –<\/span> Urea can increase the penetration of other substances such as corticosteroids, as it increases the hydration of the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>Urea preparations<\/span><\/h2>\nUrea preparations come in various forms and strengths. Available dosage forms include cream<\/span>, lotion<\/span>, shampoo, gel<\/span> and shower \/ bath washes. The strengths of urea preparations range from 3 to 40%. The form and strength chosen depend on the condition being treated and the severity of the condition.<\/p>\nThe most widely used urea preparation in New Zealand is a 10% cream. The cream helps the urea retain water longer stratum corneum<\/span> and prevents water loss by slowing evaporation. Urea 40% aqueous solution<\/span> It can be compounded by a pharmacist and has been used to treat hairy black tongues, acne conglobata, and to dissolve and eliminate disease. nail<\/span> (medical avulsion of nails).<\/p>\nMost urea preparations are available at your pharmacy. Higher strength preparations and preparations containing other active ingredients, such as corticosteroids (hydrocortisone), may only be available with a prescription.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How to use urea preparations<\/span><\/h2>\nUrea preparations are for external use only.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Avoid eye contact.<\/li>\n
- Do not use on broken (cracked or bleeding) skin or any area that is infected or oozing, or where there is a severe extended<\/span> redness of the skin.<\/li>\n
- Urea preparations can be used in children 1 year of age and older if a dry skin condition is diagnosed and has been recommended by the doctor.<\/li>\n
- For undiagnosed conditions (normal dry skin), low-concentration urea preparations can be used starting at 3 years of age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What are the side effects of urea preparations?<\/span><\/h2>\nUrea preparations are generally well tolerated. Side effects that can occur include mild itching, itching, and skin. eruption<\/span>. These generally don't require medical attention unless they continue and become bothersome.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la urea? La urea est\u00e1 naturalmente presente en la piel sana. Es uno de los tres factores hidratantes naturales en el exterior. capa c\u00f3rnea de nuestra piel Los…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7636","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","format-standard","category-glosario-definiciones"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/7636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7636"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/7636\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}