Dithranol (INN) or Anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a Hydroxyanthrone anthracene derivative medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis. It is available as creams ointment or pastes in 0.1 to 2% strengths (Drithocreme Dithrocream Zithranol-RR Micanol Psorlin Dritho-Scalp Anthraforte Anthranol and Anthrascalp). The terms dithranol and anthralin are sometimes used synonymously.
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