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Coal tar is a skin-related agent.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

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Polytar • Tegrin

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Scalp psoriasis
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Do polytar (coal tar) bar soap actually works for psoriasis?

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Polytar (coal tar) shampoo for psoriasis, what else?

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Small pustules all over the head. When form crusts and are scratched away, have a hair in the middle. Used polytar (coal tar) and oral contamycin. No benefit?

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What are natural ways to prevent dandruff, without using head and shoulders style shampoo or coal tar shampoo?

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