Coal tar

COAL TAR - A byproduct obtained during the breakdown of bituminous coal used in the treatment of some skin diseases (e.g. psoriasis).
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Coal tar is safer than corticosteroids, but it is not used as often because it has limited effectiveness, it irritates the skin, and has an unpleasant odor and can stain skin and clothing
Tars are made from the distillation of coal and wood.
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Coal tar preparations applied to the skin may help reduce itching. They are sometimes used to control the condition after a stronger medication has successfully improved atopic dermatitis.
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Coal tar — a thick, black byproduct of the manufacture of gas and coke — is probably the oldest treatment for psoriasis. It's effective for all forms of the disease except the severe generalized pustular types.
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- Coal tar dyes are highly carcinogenic. All artificial colors, flavors, and odors are made from coal tar. You will find them in all soft drinks, cosmetics, and many medicines.
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Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, and Coal Tar
(Topical)
(Sebex-T Tar Shampoo; Sebutone; Vanseb-T)
Salicylic Acid
(Topical) ...
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The main topical treatments are corticosteroids (cortisonelike creams, gels, liquids, sprays, or ointments), vitamin D-3 derivatives, coal tar, anthralin, or retinoids. There isn't one topical drug that is best for all people with psoriasis.
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It comes from light coal tar oil and chemically is C6H6. It is a colorless liquid that evaporates into the air very quickly and dissolves slightly in water.
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If you are an adult with scalp seborrhea, your doctor may suggest a shampoo containing coal tar, selenium sulfide, or zinc pyrithione. Brand names include Selsun Blue, Exelderm, Head & Shoulders, Zincon, and DHS zinc.
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Exorex Line of OTC products containing a combination of coal tar and fatty acids derived from bananas. Exorex products—cleansers, shampoo, scalp treatment, etc.
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For more stubborn dandruff or seborrhoeic eczema, selenium, zinc, coal tar in coconut oil or salicylic acid can be successful. Scalp preparations contain various combinations of these.
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Other treatments may include exposure to sunlight or phototherapy. The skin is sensitized by applying coal tar ointment or by taking oral psoralens (a medication that makes the skin sensitive to light). The person is then exposed to ultraviolet light.
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