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anthralin

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Also known as Dithranol

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.

Chemical data

Formula
C14H10O3
Molecular weight
226.23 g/mol
IUPAC name
1,8-dihydroxy-10H-anthracen-9-one
SMILES
C1C2=C(C(=CC=C2)O)C(=O)C3=C1C=CC=C3O
InChIKey
NUZWLKWWNNJHPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
3.2
Polar surface area
57.5 Ų
H-bond donors
2
H-bond acceptors
3
Formal charge
0

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Encyclopedic overview

5 sections
Contents
  • Medical uses
  • Side effects
  • Pharmacology
  • References
  • Further reading

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.

==Medical uses== Dithranol has a slower onset of action in controlling psoriasis, typically several weeks, compared to glucocorticoid steroids, but is without the potential for rebound reaction on withdrawal. It cannot be used on the face or genitalia. There is some tentative evidence that anthralin might be useful for alopecia areata.

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