Anthrasol
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Anthrasol is a colorless tar preparation composed of equal parts decolorized coal tar and juniper tar. It is used in the treatment of various chronic skin conditions, including eczema, furunculosis, pruritus, lichen, and seborrhea.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANTHRASOL, Anthrasol, a colorless tar preparation consisting of equal parts of decolorized purified coal tar and juniper tar; it is soluble in fats. It is used for chronic eczema, furunculosis, pruritus, chronic lichen, and seborrhea. Ointments and pastes contain 10–15% Anthrasol; alcoholic solutions contain 15–20%.
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“Anthrasol.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anthrasol/