Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Psoriasis is usually treated with a combination of self-care interventions, medications, and ultraviolet (UV) light ...

A clinical diagnosis was made of psoriasis and he was prescribed clobetasol ... use a tar shampoo containing 4% neutar solubilized coal tar extract (1.0% coal tar) three times a week.

Using these creams more than necessary can also worsen psoriasis symptoms. Serious side effects include ringing in the ears, fast breathing, and confusion. Coal tar is a byproduct of coal ...

Historically, sedating antihistamines such as hydroxyzine and doxepin have been used to treat psoriatic itch. They may have some role in treating nocturnal itch; however, their antipruritic ...

As someone who personally struggles with eczema — a different skin condition that's often managed similarly to psoriasis —I ...

In general, OTC products for psoriasis contain one of two active ingredients: salicylic acid and coal tar. Although many topicals have other ingredients, these two are approved by the Food and ...

Psoriasis is an over-production of skin cells ... If these don’t work, then move on to creams containing coal tar, mild steroids, and vitamin D creams with a moisturiser.