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Coal Tar
How Coal Tar works
Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar can also decrease itchiness from these skin conditions.
Side Effects
Skin irritation, Photosensitivity
Usage
Coal Tar is used in the treatment of psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.
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