Coal Tar
Information about Coal Tar
Coal tar uses
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