Product name :   Coal tar

Description :

Coal tar has a soothing effect on inflamed skin and has been used for many years to treat the types of eczema listed above.

Coal tar is thick brown or black liquid. It is a by-product when coal is carbonized to make coke or gasified to make coal gas. Coal tar contains many different chemicals. Creams and ointments that contain coal tar have been used to treat psoriasis for many years. It is not clear how coal tar works. It may reduce the turnover of the skin cells. It also seems to reduce inflammation and have 'antiscaling' properties.

Modern creams that contain coal tar are more pleasant and are suitable for home use. Modern creams typically contain between 0.4% and 2% crude coal tar.

Contact of coal tar products with normal skin is not normally harmful. Therefore, coal tar creams can be used liberally and can be used for both large plaques (patches) of psoriasis, and for widespread small patches. However, in some people coal tar can cause skin irritation, a contact allergy, or an acne-like rash. These are temporary and clear if the cream is stopped. Some coal tar preparations are used to add to bath water which can also be helpful for widespread psoriasis.

Uses :

It can be used in medicated shampoo, soap and ointment, as a treatment for dandruff and psoriasis, as well as being used to kill and repel head lice.
1.Use for Atopic dermatitis,Hand dermatitis,and Seborrheic dermatitis (coal tar shampoos).The Coal tar shampoo is used to treat the itching and skin flaking/irritation caused by certain skin conditions of the head and scalp .

2.Use for Psoriasis.
Creams that contain coal tar have been used to treat psoriasis for many years.

Other use :

Coal tar is also used to synthesize acetaminophen, or Tylenol. Coal tar was formerly used as one of the primary ingredients of asphalt pavements.

Side effects :

Minor skin/scalp irritation or darkened/stained skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: large and/or painful skin sores/pimples on the scalp. An allergic reaction to this product is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.