Urea
Umecta is a topical medication containing urea, a naturally occurring compound in the skin that helps retain moisture and soften keratin. It is primarily used to treat dry, rough, and scaly skin conditions by providing intense hydration and gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells.
Umecta is a topical skin moisturizer used to treat dry, rough, or scaly skin conditions by softening and hydrating the skin.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 543363
- Generic
- Umecta
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Umecta is used to treat dry skin (xerosis), rough and scaly skin, calluses, corns, cracked heels, ichthyosis, and keratosis pilaris. It may also be used as part of a skincare routine for very dry skin or in conditions like eczema where skin barrier function is compromised.
Urea is a humectant that draws moisture into the skin while also acting as a keratolytic agent to gently break down and soften the protein (keratin) in the outer skin layer. This dual action helps hydrate and smooth rough, thickened skin while promoting natural exfoliation of dead skin cells.
Umecta is for external use only and should not be applied to broken, inflamed, or infected skin. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth. Those with known allergies to urea or any ingredients in the formulation should not use this product. Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy