exorex

[Fred]

Hello Aria and good afternoon to you too.

I've not used it myself so hopefully someone else will have more info for you but for now I have checked it out and the following may help.

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Special warnings and precautions:

Coal tar may cause skin irritation. If irritation occurs, the treatment should be reviewed and discontinued if necessary.

Coal tar enhances photosensitivity of the skin, and exposure to direct sunlight after application of Exorex should be avoided.

Use with care near the eyes and mucous membranes. If any emulsion should accidentally enter the eye, flush with normal saline solution or water.

Do not apply to genital and rectal areas.

Apply with caution to the face.

Undesirable affects:
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:

Skin irritation, photosensitivity of the skin. In addition coal tar may cause acne-like eruptions of the skin.

An increased risk of skin cancer in psoriatic patients treated with a combination of coal tar and UVB radiation has been reported. However epidemiological studies of patients treated with coal tar alone are inconclusive. The risk of toxicity should be taken into account when considering the suitability of this product for the patient.

Contraindications:
Do not use if sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Presence of folliculitis and acne vulgaris.

Exorex should not be used on patients who have disease characterised by photosensitivity such as lupus erythematosus or allergy to sunlight.

Exorex should not be applied to inflamed or broken skin (open exuding wounds or infection of the skin).