Causes disadhesion of corneocytes. Found in a variety of topical emollient lotions. Contraindications Documented hypersensitivity Interactions None reported Pregnancy B - Usually safe but benefits must outweigh the risks. By dissolving intercellular cement substance, produces desquamation of the horny layer of skin, while not affecting structure of viable epidermis. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.
Case reports suggest that cure is the result of spontaneous remission over time.
Clinicopathologic review of thirty-five cases. Lichen spinulosus in a patient with Crohn's disease. Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. New research changes drug and treatment therapies daily. However, as medical science is constantly changing and human error is always possible , the authors, editors, and publisher or any other party involved with the publication of this article do not warrant the information in this article is accurate or complete, nor are they responsible for omissions or errors in the article or for the results of using this information.