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    Glossary Coal Tar

    thick, black liquid byproduct used to treat skin conditions

    Coal tar is a thick, black liquid byproduct derived from the carbonization of coal. It is commonly used in dermatology to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties.

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    1. Human Hair Follicle Benzo[a]pyrene and Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-diol Metabolism: Effect of Exposure to a Coal Tar-Containing Shampoo Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1987 · 66 citations
    2. Calcipotriol (Dovonex) scalp solution in the treatment of scalp psoriasis: comparative efficacy with 1% coal tar/1% coconut oil/0.5% salicylic acid (Capasal) shampoo, and long-term experience Journal of dermatological treatment · 2000 · 16 citations
    3. Novel stain‐free lecithinized coal tar formulation for psoriasis International Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 13 citations
    4. Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Archives of Dermatology · 1991 · 143 citations
    5. Psoriasis of the Scalp American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2001 · 128 citations
    6. Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2014 · 73 citations
    7. Recent advances in the treatment of psoriasis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1983 · 29 citations
    8. Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis Drugs · 2008 · 12 citations
    9. Rapid high-performance liquid chromatogaphic method for detection of interindividual differences in carcinogen metabolism Journal of Chromatography B Biomedical Sciences and Applications · 1983 · 9 citations
    10. Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women Current Dermatology Reports · 2013 · 7 citations
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