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coaltar

Phototoxic agent, Epidermal turnover retardant · Antipsoriatic

Phototoxic agent, Epidermal turnover retardantAntipsoriatic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Exerts a phototoxic action on the skin when exposed to light (especially UVA) and retards epidermal turnover.

Indications

Psoriatic plaques

Side effects

Common
Strong smellCosmetic unacceptabilitySkin irritationAllergyPhotosensitivity
Serious
  • Potential for carcinogenicity

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team