Atrac-Tain Moisturizing Cream by Coloplast

When skin turns rough, cracked, or callused, ordinary lotion often isn't enough. Coloplast Atrac-Tain is a therapeutic moisturizer built for exactly that problem — dry, thickened, or scaly skin on the hands, feet, elbows, and body that needs more than surface hydration. The formula pairs 10% urea with 4% alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a combination that both draws moisture into the skin and gently exfoliates the buildup that keeps that moisture out.

Urea is a humectant, meaning it pulls and holds water in the skin's outer layers, while the AHA loosens dead, hardened skin cells so the cream can actually penetrate. That dual action makes Atrac-Tain a common recommendation for diabetic foot care, calluses, keratosis, and the chronically dry skin many caregivers manage day to day. It's unscented, which matters for sensitive or reactive skin.

A frequent question from clinical buyers: is it safe alongside skin antiseptics? The 5-ounce tube (item 1814) is labeled CHG compatible, so it can be used in settings where chlorhexidine gluconate protocols are in place without neutralizing the antiseptic. For general home and personal use, the 2-ounce Moisturizing Cream tube (1802) is a convenient everyday size, and the 2-gram single-use packets (1843) are ideal for facilities, travel kits, or trialing the product before committing to a tube.

Apply to clean, dry skin as directed — because AHA can cause mild tingling on freshly abraded or broken skin, most users work it into intact rough areas like heels, knees, and hands.

Atrac-Tain sits within our broader Skin Care range. For a full catalog of supplies, visit the Honest Medical homepage.