Psoriderm bath emulsion

Coal tar has been used in skin conditions for hundreds of years, but it is still not fully understood how it works, mainly because it is made up of so many different compounds.

Coal tar has mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, and relieves itching. It is also absorbed into the skin cells and is thought to inhibit DNA replication in these cells. This slows down cell division and stops the cells from multiplying excessively. In turn, this reduces the thickening and scaling of the skin and clears up psoriasis plaques.

Coal tar may also work by breaking down keratin, a protein that forms part of the skin structure. This helps the skin cells shed from the treated area, thus reducing the thickening and scaling of the psoriasis plaques.

Soaking in a bath of warm water to which this medicine has been added softens the psoriasis scales and helps the coal tar penetrate into the skin cells.

30ml of Psoriderm bath emulsion should be added to a standard bath of warm water. Soak in this water for five minutes then pat the skin dry.

What is it used for?

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How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine is not known to affect other medicines.

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