Pharmacologic Substance
coal tar
coal tar
Brand Names:
Ala Seb T; Balnetar; Betatar Gel; Cutar; Denorex Extra Strength; Denorex Therapeutic Reformulated Mar 2013; Dermabon; DHS Tar Shampoo; Elta Plus Tar; Eucutasol; Ionil T; MG 217 Psoriasis; MG217 Psoriasis Coal Tar; Oxipor VHC; Pazol XS; Perfect Coat; Pharmasal; Psoriasin; Psoriasin Problem Skin; Revitaderm Psoriasis; Scytera; Tarsum Reformulated; Tera Gel; Theraplex T; X-Seb T Pearl; X-Seb T Plus
Effect:
Antipruritic Activity
May Prevent:
Pityriasis
May Treat:
Dermatitis, Seborrheic;
Psoriasis
More Information:
Definitions related to coal tar:
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A by-product of the destructive distillation of coal used as a topical antieczematic. It is an antipruritic and keratoplastic agent used also in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. Occupational exposure to soots, tars, and certain mineral oils is known to be carcinogenic according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985) (Merck Index, 11th ed).NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A dark brown or black thick liquid obtained by roasting pine wood or formed as a by-product in the production of coke. Coal tar is a complex mixture of organic substances, including benzene, phenols, sulfur, aniline, toluene, xylene, naphthalene, anthracene and phenanthrene. This substance is used to treat certain skin diseases, especially psoriasis, and is used in the synthesis of dyes, drugs, explosives, flavorings, perfumes, preservatives, synthetic resins, paints and stains. Coal tar exposure leads to an increased risk of developing cancer of skin, lung, bladder, kidney and digestive tract as well as leukemia. It is known to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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