In ATCvet, this subgroup is named "QD05 ''Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders''".
D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use
::''In ATCvet, this subgroup is named "QD05A Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders, topical use".''
D05AA
Tar
Tar is a dark brown or black viscous liquid of hydrocarbons and free carbon, obtained from a wide variety of organic materials through destructive distillation. Tar can be produced from coal, wood, petroleum, or peat. "a dark brown or black bi ...
s
D05AC Antracen derivatives
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Dithranol
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 (Drithocreme, Dithrocream, ...
:D05AC51 Dithranol, combinations
D05AD
Psoralen
Psoralen (also called psoralene) is the parent compound in a family of naturally occurring organic compounds known as the linear furanocoumarins. It is structurally related to coumarin by the addition of a fused furan ring, and may be considered ...
s for topical use
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Trioxysalen
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Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen, sold under the brand name Oxsoralen among others, is a medication used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UVA) light from lamps or sunlight. Methox ...
D05AX Other antipsoriatics for topical use
::''In ATCvet, this subgroup is named "QD05AX Other drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders for topical use".''
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Fumaric acid
Fumaric acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H. A white solid, fumaric acid occurs widely in nature. It has a fruit-like taste and has been used as a food additive. Its E number is E297.
The salts and esters are known as fu ...
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Calcipotriol
Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis. It is safe for long-term application in psoriatic skin conditions.
It was patented in 1985 and a ...
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Calcitriol
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney. It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. It is a hormone which binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the ...
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Tacalcitol
Tacalcitol (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.
It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Mechanism
Tacalcitol re ...
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Tazarotene
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 p ...
:D05AX52 Calcipotriol, combinations
:D05AX55 Tazarotene and
ulobetasol
Ulobetasol ( INN) or halobetasol (USAN) is a corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis. It is a class I corticosteroid under the US classification and a group III corticosteroid under international classification, the most potent group of such drugs ...
D05B Antipsoriatics for systemic use
::''In ATCvet, this subgroup is named "QD05B Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders, systemic use".''
D05BA Psoralens for systemic use
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Trioxysalen
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Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen, sold under the brand name Oxsoralen among others, is a medication used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UVA) light from lamps or sunlight. Methox ...
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Bergapten
Bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) is a naturally-occurring organic chemical compound produced by numerous plant species, especially from the carrot family Apiaceae and the citrus family Rutaceae. For example, bergapten has been extracted from 24 ...
D05BB Retinoids for treatment of
psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin. These areas are red, pink, or purple, dry, itchy, and scaly. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete ...
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Etretinate
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Acitretin
Acitretin (trade names Soriatane and Neotigason) is a second-generation retinoid. It is taken orally, and is typically used for psoriasis.
Acitretin is an oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe resistant psoriasis. Because of the potential ...
D05BX Other antipsoriatics for systemic use
::''In ATCvet, this subgroup is named "QD05BX Other drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders for systemic use".''
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Fumaric acid
Fumaric acid is an organic compound with the formula HO2CCH=CHCO2H. A white solid, fumaric acid occurs widely in nature. It has a fruit-like taste and has been used as a food additive. Its E number is E297.
The salts and esters are known as fu ...
derivatives, combinations
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