Which of these treatments have you used for psoriasis ?

[Fred]

What is in coal tar

Tar made from coal

[Caroline]

What is in coal tar

Tar made from coal 

I had already a faint idea about that.....

But why does that (seem) to help.

[Fred]

What is in coal tar

Tar made from coal 

I had already a faint idea about that..... 

But why does that (seem) to help.

I don't know. Maybe it just burns stuff off ? I guess they used all sorts of things in the past and just run with it till something else came along. Today it would probably be classed as bad for you as smoking.

[Caroline]

What is in coal tar

Tar made from coal 

I had already a faint idea about that..... 

But why does that (seem) to help.

I don't know. Maybe it just burns stuff off ? I guess they used all sorts of things in the past and just run with it till something else came along. Today it would probably be classed as bad for you as smoking.

Yes, for me it gives a bit that idea. It seems to be the summit of arbitrariness. Someone thought, well... it does look bad, lets some some bad stuff on it, who knows....

But really, what is it in coal tar, apart from the tar, what is the substance in tar that is supposed to work against psoriasis..

[Fred]

But really, what is it in coal tar, apart from the tar, what is the substance in tar that is supposed to work against psoriasis..

Sorry I don't know, but my personal opinion is that it didn't work.

[D Foster]

Effectiveness: Coal tar can be very effective. Some people see complete clearing with coal tar and long remissions (time without psoriasis).

Many patients who have difficult-to-treat psoriasis on their palms and soles (palmoplantar psoriasis) see clearing when they use coal tar along with a corticosteroid that they apply to their psoriasis.

Dermatologists also include coal tar in a treatment plan for patients who have scalp psoriasis. Coal tar can clear scalp psoriasis and increase remissions on the scalp.

How well coal-tar products work varies. You cannot always tell which product will work best by looking at how much coal tar the product contains. In one study, patients using a lotion containing 1% coal tar had better results than the patients using a product that contained 5% coal tar extract. Other studies have found similar results. For this reason, it’s best to ask your dermatologist for a product recommendation.

[Caroline]

Effectiveness: Coal tar can be very effective. Some people see complete clearing with coal tar and long remissions (time without psoriasis).

Many patients who have difficult-to-treat psoriasis on their palms and soles (palmoplantar psoriasis) see clearing when they use coal tar along with a corticosteroid that they apply to their psoriasis.

Dermatologists also include coal tar in a treatment plan for patients who have scalp psoriasis. Coal tar can clear scalp psoriasis and increase remissions on the scalp.

How well coal-tar products work varies. You cannot always tell which product will work best by looking at how much coal tar the product contains. In one study, patients using a lotion containing 1% coal tar had better results than the patients using a product that contained 5% coal tar extract. Other studies have found similar results. For this reason, it’s best to ask your dermatologist for a product recommendation.

Dave.... “What is the working ingredient in coal tar?” Or differently said: “Why does it work?”

And additional: “Who found out that it works?”

[Fred]

Dave.... “What is the working ingredient in coal tar?” Or differently said: “Why does it work?”

And additional: “Who found out that it works?”

Maybe worth you starting a new thread.

[Caroline]

Dave.... “What is the working ingredient in coal tar?” Or differently said: “Why does it work?”

And additional: “Who found out that it works?”

Maybe worth you starting a new thread. 

I was just thinking the same... the coal tar-thread. But never mind, I bet no-one knows. It is just a treatment.

[Fred]

Dave.... “What is the working ingredient in coal tar?” Or differently said: “Why does it work?”

And additional: “Who found out that it works?”

Maybe worth you starting a new thread. 

I was just thinking the same...   the coal tar-thread. But never mind, I bet no-one knows. It is just a treatment.

Ask and you may find out, don't ask and you will never know. All our members can start as many threads as they wish, and it gives me something to put in the newsletter.