Exorex (essentially similar to Linotar) superior to conventional 5% coal tar
Exorex (Linotar) is superior to a conventional coal tar lotion (5%) for treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis, and may be preferred as a first-line topical treatment according to a study published in the 2003 issue of the Journal of Dermatological Treatment.
These are the key results of this clinical study:
- Exorex (Linotar) is superior to a conventional coal tar lotion in treating psoriasis.
- Exorex (Linotar) may be the preferred option for first-line topical treatment.
- Doctors’ and patients’ assessments showed a preference for using Exorex.
- Exorex (Linotar) is well tolerated and produced fewer skin reactions.
- Exorex (Linotar) was cosmetically acceptable to patients.
Conclusion:
Based on these results the study concluded that Exorex (Linotar) is significantly more effective than a conventional coal tar lotion in mild to moderate psoriasis and may be preferred for first-line topical treatment.
Reference: Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2003) 14, 1-9.
Exorex (Linotar) as effective as Dovonex (Daivonex)
Exorex (Linotar) has been found to be as effective as Dovonex (Daivonex) in treating psoriasis in a study published in the August 2003 issue of the British Journal of Dermatology.
These are the key results of this clinical study:
– Exorex (Linotar) is as effective as Dovonex in treating psoriasis.
– Exorex (Linotar) provided the same length of psoriasis remission as Dovonex.
– The cosmetic properties of Exorex (Linotar) were greatly improved over other coal tar products.
– Exorex (Linotar) is several times less expensive than Dovonex (Daivonex).
Conclusion:
Based on these results the study concluded that Exorex (Linotar) is a very useful alernative topical treatment for chronic moderate-to-severe plaque type psoriasis.
Reference: British Journal of Dermatology 2003; 149: 350-353
