Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Anthralin Cream
Anthralin Cream
| Generic name | anthralin, dithranol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | keratolytic |
| Forms | Cream, Ointment, Paste, Shampoo |
Anthralin is a topical medicine applied to the skin or scalp to treat psoriasis, a skin condition where skin cells grow too fast and build up into thick, scaly patches. It comes as a cream, ointment, paste, or shampoo and contains no corticosteroids or coal tar.
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