Coal tar can be used on its own or in combination with other psoriasis treatments, including topical corticosteroids ...

Coal tar is inexpensive, relatively free of side effects, safe for use on large body surfaces, and an effective treatment for psoriasis. It is an antipruritic and antibacterial agent that inhibits ...

Historically, sedating antihistamines such as hydroxyzine and doxepin have been used to treat psoriatic itch. They may have some role in treating nocturnal itch; however, their antipruritic ...