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. The terms dithranol and anthralin are sometimes used synonymously.
Function:
1.Dithranol Powder has a strong reducing agent, can take up tissue oxygen, so that epidermal cells can not be used, thereby reducing proliferation and restoring hypertrophic acanthosis;
2.It also reduces DNA synthesis and inhibits mitosis.
3.Suitable for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.