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2. Coal tar - Wikipedia

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   According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, coal tar is a valuable, safe and inexpensive treatment option for millions of people with psoriasis and other scalp or skin conditions. [45] According to the FDA, coal tar concentrations between 0.5% and 5% are considered safe [46] and effective for psoriasis.

3. 15 Best Lotions for Psoriasis in 2024 - AOL

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   The Keralyt 5 Psoriasis Cream uses 5% salicylic acid to exfoliate dry skin and irritation caused by psoriasis. ... (equivalent to 1.5% coal tar), so there are other ingredients mixed with the coal ...

4. Dithranol - Wikipedia

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   Dithranol or anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, and is used in medications applied to the skin of people with psoriasis.It is available as creams, ointment or pastes in 0.1 to 2% strengths (Drithocreme, Dithrocream, Zithranol-RR, Micanol, Psorlin, Dritho-Scalp, Anthraforte, Anthranol and Anthrascalp).

5. Tar - Wikipedia

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   Tar made from coal or petroleum is considered toxic and carcinogenic because of its high benzene content, [citation needed] though coal tar in low concentrations is used as a topical medicine for conditions such as psoriasis. [11] [12] Coal and petroleum tar has a pungent odor. Coal tar is listed at number 1999 in the United Nations list of ...

6. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   Keratolytics include urea, salicylic acid, coal tar, lactic acid, pyrithione zinc and propylene glycol. [24] Coal tar shampoo formulations can be effective. [ 8 ] [ 24 ] Although no significant increased risk of cancer in human treatment with coal tar shampoos has been found, caution is advised since coal tar is carcinogenic in animals, and ...

7. Coal tar in Newtown: How it was found decades ago and why ...

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   Coal tar can lead to health risks from long-term exposure. Before anyone knew about the contamination, kids from the area played on the site. William McKinney, a 71-year-old who grew up in the ...