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Tar

Cat. C

  • Coal tar 0.5%-10% (various preparations)
  • LCD 3-10%

  • Anti-inflammatory 
  • Anti-microbial 
  • Inhibits keratinocytes proliferation

  • Psoriasis
  • Dermatitis (seborrheic, nummular, atopic)

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  • Unpleasant odor, messiness
  • Acneiform eruptions/ folliculitis
  • ICD

  • Coal tar (not other forms of tar): photo-sensitizer in 330-550 nm UVA + visible light spectra