
Dithrocream is a treatment for careful application to localised areas of your skin & scalp affected by a particular type of psoriasis that doctors refer to as sub-acute or chronic psoriasis. Dithrocream contains the active ingredient Dithranol, which is a medicine applied to the skin to treat psoriasis.
This type of psoriasis involves areas of raised, red patches of skin, covered with silvery scales (without any blistering or tenderness). The patches often occur on the elbows, knees, lower back & scalp.
Dithrocream is recommended for use by adults, the elderly & children.
The active ingredient in this product is dithranol. It helps to clear patches of psoriasis by restoring normal skin development.
Dithrocream is available in five strengths that have colour coded packs, as follows:
0.1%
- in a pale blue pack
0.25%
- in a red pack
0.5%
- in a violet pack
1.0%
- in a brown pack
2.0%
- in a yellow pack