Urea topical Reviews & Ratings - Drugs.com (2024)

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2011

X-Viate (urea) for Dry Skin "This is the most effective cream for my dry heels EVER! I have tried everything imaginable, but this is super effective when used as directed. My heels are better than they have been in years. I am 73 yrs old, no side effects whatsoever.My dermatologist prescribed it for me. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2009

Carmol 40 (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "I used this on the advise of a podiatrist on my cracked and calloused heels. I noticed the improvement in a week. I highly recommend this for your hard, rough dry feet. After it has worked its magic, you should just follow up with regular moisturizer everyday and use the Carmol 40% once a week there after."

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2011

For Dermatological Disorders "I have used many lotions, creams, etc. in the past to help with intense itching I get from dyshidrotic eczema ...for 10 years and when I finally found this cream I was in heaven. The moment I put this on my feet or hands, the itching goes away and I no longer feel the need to itch! For anyone who has any kind of eczema you know how hard it is to not scratch or itch and this lotion takes away any itching feeling I might have."

• Elish...
• April 29, 2020

For Dry Skin "I have had extremely dry heels for years. I tried to get rid of this dry skin on my heels by exfoliating my heels with a pumice stone as well as pedicures. Nothing helped, until I used this prescription of Urea 40 topical. After 1 use, my heels looked almost totally normal! And I didn't have to do any scrubbing of my heels. All I did was smooth the cream/gel onto my heels before I went to bed. I awoke in the morning to nondry heels. It seems like magic. I wish I had known about this years ago!Thank you to the pharmaceutical industry for making this product!"

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2008

Carmol 20 (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "I use this cream for my son who has a rare genetic skin disorder, a form of ichthyosis. He gets a severe hyperkeratosis build up particularly around his joint areas. I've found that it has been wonderfully effective at reducing this build up. I'm very pleased with the product."

• Luis...
• September 14, 2016

For Dermatological Disorders "Have been using this product since the beginning of 2016. I suffer from plaque psoriasis on the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet, they were cracked, cut open, weeping and bleeding. Everytime I closed or tried to close my hands they cracked and opened more. My feet were bad I could barely stand shoes, and they itched. I went to Dr. was given Prednisone and cortisone cream, it helped but after 2 weeks of using Urea 40 things started clearing nicely, I use it twice daily along with Glysolid cream. These two products have been my saving grace. If I have a flare up, these are my go to guys."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 31, 2017

Nutraplus (urea) for Dry Skin "I have suffered from dry itchy skin most of my life until some years ago when my dermatologist recommended this urea cream. Since I started to use it the relief has been remarkable and I have been horrified to find that the manufacturers no longer supply the cream and have replaced it with a sticky lotion. Their reason for this is hard to understand as the cream was much easier to apply and I now am looking for a replacement cream."

• MissD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2015

X-Viate (urea) for Dry Skin "Many may years of severely dry skin all over my body but cold months is the killer. I think skin get red and inflamed no matter oils or other creams you try u may get some short term happiness but I need more. Your heels crack open to blood and severe pain. I found this product and have seen just how strong of a medication this is. Will not stop. Men can put on elbows and knees. You will see great things"

• Tarad
• June 19, 2015

X-Viate (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "I have raised areas of skin colored keratosis on my ankles legs and top of hands. My dermatologist prescribe me several creams with no really obvious results to speak of. I was just prescribed the cream and overnight the areas already feel different. I am beyond excited that this seems to be working and such a very short amount of time..."

• Sports...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2018

For Dermatological Disorders "My 9 year old son has a condition shared by my mother where there are not enough pores in his feet so when he sweats his feet peel similar to a sunburn. Over the summer his feet had gotten so bad he could hardly walk and he developed and infection in the skin and had dry peeling and deeply cracked feet. He has been on the prescription cream for one week and already had significant improvement. Almost all of the peeling skin is gone and the new skin remains soft and playable. Waiting for follow up after week 2 and interested to see how he responds if taken off the end. Since I apply the cream to his feet myself I notice my palms are newer and improved skin even though I wash after each application."

• Whitey
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 17, 2018

Carmol (urea) for Dry Skin "I used Carmol Cream 40% for dry cracked heels. It was a RX and I don't know if it is sold over the counter. This cream is amazing & will save you time and money spent during a pedicure. Wish it was readily available! No reason to be controlled under FDA rules?"

• Renee
• June 26, 2009

Kerol Redi-Cloths (urea) for Dry Skin "The Redi Cloths worked on toe callouses that were resistant to other medications. I would have rated them a "10" except that twice they arrived at the pharmacy in bulging packets and the urea side was dry. The pharmacist accepted my return and replaced them. I suspect the problem is due to improper temperature control in transit - perhaps by the distributor."

• Oiano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2017

For Dry Skin "I had allergic experience from gardening and my skin on arms was quickly burned and dried like very old women. After just one use of this cream almost all the wrinkles were peeled out. This is fantastic!"

• Mrtil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2016

Rea Lo 40 (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "One application on alternating days in conjunction with fluocinonide topical for two weeks. After bath and thorough foot scrub, apply Rea Lo or fluocinonide first, then regular lotion (I use Vanicream), then occlude with wet wrap therapy method (saran wrap was suggested as alternative, but I found wet wrap much more comfortable to sleep with: put damp socks on over treated feet, then dry socks over damp socks to keep). Great improvement early on, I expect improvement continued, but was less evident in second week. Treatment completed until eczema flares up again. Also helped hands substantially, even though I used less intensive application."

• Tim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2021

For Dry Skin "A 1oz bottle is expensive! I use it on calloused heals and toes etc. see how far one ounce goes on calloused feet. Not far. And it is a cream. Imagine getting cream out of a one ounce bottle!!! Almost impossible. Needs improvement!!!"

• Hound...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 1, 2021

For Dermatological Disorders "I make your own! I mix 20% of urea (by weight) into Sorbolene ($2.99 for 500ml), The Urea will dissolves in the Sorbolene cream overnight. I shake it up to make sure that the dissolved Urea is mixed well. I then use it as a moisturizer. It works great for me. This information is from my experience only. I am not recommending that you make your own. If you happen to do so, I take no responsibly or liability for any negative affects this mixture may have on you."

• MyName
• June 15, 2022

For Dermatological Disorders "One ounce plastic bottle for 1 ounce of cream. The problem is that the "plastic bottle" is totally inflexible, so there's no way it can be dispensed through the spout on top, and certainly not to put down a "bead" of it on paper beside a bead of vaseline to make a 50/50 mix per doctor's orders.I complained to the pharmacy (Credena at Providence Hospital in Anchorage), only to be told by manager Keri McCutcheon to take my business elsewhere. Obviously one of those businesses with too many customers! Refused to credit what I wasted on this for a larger bottle/tube/whatever!"

• Carol
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2020

Nutraplus (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "I too had a problem with itchy skin on my arms and was permanently scratching until I was referred to the dermatologist. After trying a few different topical applications he prescribed this one and it was like magic! That was 3 years ago. Now because it was more than two years the gp is not allowed to repeat the prescription - and I cannot buy it anywhere.I believe it might be available from France or New Zealand online - has anyone any knowledge of buying medications from abroad?"

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2011

X-Viate (urea) for Dry Skin "I have only used this medication for about 5 days and have seen immediate results. My feet were so dry, they were cracking. I no longer have any cracks and the peeling is much better."

• Heidi...
• January 31, 2015

X-Viate (urea) for Dry Skin "I have had dry, cracked, sore and bleeding feet for years. 5 days after using this my feet are great!."

• Peanut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

Kera-42 (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "I've had a very dry, cracked, peeled heels for many years. This stuff worked so well. My heels is perfect now even with daily sandals. I don't know why I didn't go to the podiatrist sooner!"

• 109876
• April 19, 2009

Carmol 20 (urea) for Dry Skin "I have been using the cream for many years. I have found that it has been wonderful for keeping my feet, knees, elbows and face soft and smooth."

• Anonymous
• June 25, 2009

Kerafoam (urea) for Dry Skin "Kerafoam worked very well for me. I had very dry skin on the heels of my feet and within a matter of 2 uses I could see a remarkable improvement. No side effects."

• Queenie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2019

Kera-42 (urea) for Dermatological Disorders "Cream relieves pain of toes and heel."

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2011

Carmol 40 (urea) "Accurate information."

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