What is atrac tain cream?
Atrac-Tain ® Cream is a moisturizing cream that contains urea and alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). 10% urea and 4% AHA. Exfoliates and softens severely dry, cracked, calloused skin. Fragrance, dye and preservative-free. Clinically proven to help prevent skin dryness which can lead to an increased risk of foot ulcers1.
What is Coloplast cream used for?
Intertriginous dermatitis. Incontinence-associated skin dermatitis. Periwound moisture-associated dermatitis. Peristomal moisture-associated dermatitis.
What does urea cream do?
Urea is used to treat dry/rough skin conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, corns, callus) and some nail problems (e.g., ingrown nails). It may also be used to help remove dead tissue in some wounds to help wound healing. Urea is known as a keratolytic.
Is atrac-tain good for eczema?
Atrac-Tain (for the skin) is used to soften rough or dry skin caused by skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, keratosis, and others. This medicine is also used to soften damaged fingernails or toenails so they can be removed without surgery.
What does Amlactin?
Ammonium lactate (Amlactin) is an alpha-hydroxy acid medication. Experts don’t know exactly how ammonium lactate (Amlactin) treats dry and itchy skin. It’s thought to help boost healthy skin renewal through gentle skin exfoliation.
Where is Coloplast located?
Based in Humlebaek, Denmark, Coloplast sells what it refers to as “intimate healthcare products” such as ostomy care, wound and therapeutic skin care, and urology care. It has its U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis and employees more than 10,000 people worldwide.
Is Urea Cream FDA approved?
No urea creams are approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for any conditions, but have been sold and marketed for decades as unapproved treatments.
Is urea cream a steroid?
What is hydrocortisone and urea topical? Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Urea is a skin softener.
How long is triamcinolone acetonide ointment good for?
Cons. This medication is for short-term use only, no longer than 2 weeks at a time, otherwise it may lead to complications such as skin thinning and increased blood sugar.
Is Lac Hydrin the same as AmLactin?
AmLactin is similar to other lotions containing 12% lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide, such as Lac-Hydrin. However, Lac-Hydrin is available only by prescription, while Amlactin can be purchased over-the-counter as well as by prescription.
