Review of the mechanism of action of coal tar in psoriasis
Purpose: Crude coal tar and its derivatives have been used in modern medicine for the treatment of psoriasis since at least 1925 as part of the Goeckerman regimen. To this day, coal tar remains a safe and highly effective option for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. However, the mechanism by whic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Dermatological Treatment |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2017.1369494 |