Potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate, when diluted, is a mild antiseptic and something that dries the skin.
Showing 40 Resources filtered by Dermatology
Practical tips for scratching
Scratching is one of the main causes of skin redness and irritation in a person with eczema. It is scratching that damages the skin, not the itch.
Strong coal tar and tar pomade
Tar treatments work by loosening skin flakes, reducing inflammation and slowing the production of new skin cells that are reproducing too quickly in psoriasis. Before starting treatment with coal tar or tar pomade, scaling should ideally be removed by adequate application of emollient.
Narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) treatment
This leaflet provides information on treatment with narrowband UVB, which is used to treat a number of skin conditions. You will have received further information about your specific condition.
