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Tar Preparation

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  1. Indication
    1. Adjunct to Corticosteroids in Psoriasis treatment
  2. Adjunctive measures
    1. Judicious exposure to sunlight enhances effect
  3. Precautions
    1. Do not occlude
    2. May induce irritant and microbial Folliculitis
  4. Technique: Tar Bath
    1. Prepare bath with 8 cap fills of tar emulsion
    2. Immerse in bath for 15 minutes per day

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