Moisturex Cream to be applied topically for the correction of hyperkeratosis (abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin) and dryness in ichthyosis (dead skin cells accumulate in thick, dry scales) and allied conditions characterized by dry, rough, scaly skin. Moisturex is an emollient, humectant and Keratolytic Cream contains urea, lactic acid, … Urea & lactic acid provide extra benefits for smoothing dry skin. This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations