comedolysis

In comedolysis, stimulation of epithelial turnover leads to an increased production of loose horny cells which no longer stick tightly together.

1973, Harry Beckman, The Year Book of Drug Therapy

The medication also has some keratolytic effect, which produces comedolysis as well as drying and desquamative actions that contribute to its efficacy.

2006, United States Pharmacopeial Convention, USP DI: United States Pharmacopeia Dispensing Information

All of the above factors demonstrate that comedolysis is retinoid-specific, not simply secondary to desquamation.

2007, Guy F. Webster, Anthony V. Rawlings, Acne and Its Therapy, CRC Press, →ISBN

Salicylic acid peels are therefore preferred for patients wishing comedolysis as part of acne treatment or for patients wishing to remove retained hairs and other debris from within the pore.

2011, Bahman Guyuron, Brian M. Kinney, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Video Atlas E Book, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 14