In adults side effects are generally few.[4] It may occasionally cause skin irritation.[1] Urea works in part by loosening dried skin.[5] Preparations generally contain 5 to 50%
urea.[2][3]
Urea cream is indicated for
debridement and promotion of normal healing of skin areas with
hyperkeratosis, particularly where healing is inhibited by local
skin infection, skin
necrosis, fibrinous or itching debris or
eschar.[5] Specific condition with hyperkeratosis where urea cream is useful include:
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