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Medical Conditions - Coal Tar

Coal tar is used as a medication to treat psoriasis, dandruff on the scalp, and seborrheic dermatitis. It comes under a group of drugs called keratoplastics. It works by shedding the dead cells present on the skin, and it slows down the growth of it. It reduces itching, drying, scaling, and flaking areas present on the skin.

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