Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in some coal tar skin preparations.
1980
W H Swallow, and
J F Curtis
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D011083
Polycyclic Compounds
Compounds which contain two or more rings in their structure.
Compounds, Polycyclic
D003033
Coal Tar
A by-product of the destructive distillation of coal used as a topical antieczematic. It is an antipruritic and keratoplastic agent used also in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. Occupational exposure to soots, tars, and certain mineral oils is known to be carcinogenic according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985) (Merck Index, 11th ed).
Clinitar,Estar,Tar, Coal
D003879
Dermatologic Agents
Drugs used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.