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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
    11. Dermatological medications and local therapeutics Elsevier eBooks · 2014 · 4 citations
    12. An Update on Scalp Psoriasis Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2009 · 2 citations
    13. Pityriasis amiantacea following bone marrow transplant. PubMed · 2019 · 1 citations
    14. Don't take dandruff lightly! / Nurul Nadiah Saripshah UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA) · 2025
    15. Psoriasis del cuero cabelludo etiología, diagnóstico y tratamiento Polo del Conocimiento · 2024
    16. A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp Clinical Cases in Dermatology · 2022
    17. Common Topical Medications Springer eBooks · 2018
    18. Effectiveness of medicated shampoo against hair loss International journal of current advanced research · 2017
    19. A method on establishment of acne complex animal model Journal of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University · 2014
    20. Experimental Study on Anticomedone Effect of Anti-acne Gel of Curcuma in Rabbit Ear Acne Model The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology · 2011
    21. Pityriasis amiantacea associated with Staphylococcus aureus super-infection in bedouin patients Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease · 2004
    22. ROLE OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL TOXICITY OF COSMETICS: A REVIEW International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy · 2017
    23. Case 1: Intractable Rash in a 7-month-old Boy Pediatrics in review · 2015
    24. Case 1: Intractable Rash in a 7-month-old Boy Pediatrics in review · 2015
    25. HX17 The fortunate side effect: serendipity and therapeutic innovation in dermatology British Journal of Dermatology · 2026
    26. IN OTHER JOURNALS Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2012
    27. Production and potential application of wood tar in dermatology and cosmetic GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025
    28. Potential of Nanoparticles as Permeation Enhancers and Targeted Delivery Options for Skin: Advantages and Disadvantages Drug Design Development and Therapy · 2020 · 130 citations
    29. Clinical management of cutaneous adverse events in patients on targeted anticancer therapies and immunotherapies: a national consensus statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology Clinical & Translational Oncology · 2018 · 26 citations
    30. General Dermatology Springer eBooks · 2017