Antipsoriatics

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Dithranol (INN) or anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, and is used in medications 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.

therapeutic subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System: Antipsoriatics

Tazarotene, sold under the brand name Tazorac, among others, is a third-generation prescription topical retinoid. It is primarily used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and acne. Tazarotene is also used as a therapeutic for photoaged and photodamaged skin. It is a member of the acetylenic class of retinoids.

Risankizumab ( ), sold under the brand name Skyrizi ( ), is a humanized monoclonal antibody used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is designed to target interleukin 23A (IL-23A). It is given by subcutaneous injection.

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