Exorex (=Linotar) superior to conventional coal tar lotion
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 as effective as Dovonex (Daivonex)
Exorex 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 is as effective as Dovonex in treating psoriasis.
- Exorex provided the same length of psoriasis remission as Dovonex.
- The cosmetic properties of Exorex were greatly improved over other coal tar products.
- Exorex is several times less expensive than Dovonex (Daivonex).
Conclusion:
Based on these results the study concluded that Exorex is a very useful topical treatment for chronic moderate-to-severe plaque type psoriasis.
Reference: British Journal of Dermatology 2003; 149: 350-353
