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Tars for Psoriasis
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Coal tar makes psoriasis plaques thinner and less red.
Coal tar helps improve the effectiveness of other treatments, such as ultraviolet light or Reference corticosteroid Opens New Window creams.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: January 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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