Coal Tar

Information about Coal Tar

Coal tar uses

Coal Tar is used in the treatment of Dandruff, psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.

How coal tar works

Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar can also decrease itchiness from these skin conditions.

Common side effects of coal tar

Skin irritation, Photosensitivity, Hypersensitivity, Eye irritation, Hair loss, Dermatitis, Change in color of hair, Abnormal hair texture, Application site pain, Rash, Localized edema

Available Medicine for Coal Tar


    Content on this page was last updated on 19 October, 2022, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)