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Ammonium Lactate

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Ammonium Lactate, Topical Lactic Acid, AmLactin, Lac-Hydrin

  • See Also
  1. Exfoliant
  2. Keratolytic
  • Indications
  1. Xerosis or Ichthyosis Vulgaris
    1. Exfoliation of Dry Skin (Xerosis) or rough/scaly skin
  • Contraindications
  1. Use externally only
  2. Do not apply to mucous membranes, lips or eyes
  • Medications
  1. AmLactin (5, 7, 12 or 15%) cream or lotion
  2. Lac-Hydrin (12%, 120 mg/ml) cream or lotion
  • Mechanism
  1. Alpha Hydroxy Acid Exfoliant
  2. Lactic Acid is neutralized when combined with ammonium hydroxide to produce Ammonium Lactate
  • Dosing
  1. Dry Skin
    1. Use once to twice per day for 3 weeks
    2. Taper frequency to 1-3 days per week
  2. Aging
    1. Apply 1-2 days each week
  • Adverse Effects
  1. Skin stinging, burning or redness (common)
    1. Symptoms are typically limited to first few minutes after application
    2. Tolerated better after first few applications
  2. Photosensitivity
    1. Use Sunscreen
  • Reources
  1. Ammonium Lactate
    1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7096d38e-2bd1-4374-9bf6-7fd09ef7509c