Anthralin

An anthracene derivative that disrupts function and structure of MITOCHONDRIA and is used for the treatment of DERMATOSES, especially PSORIASIS. It may cause FOLLICULITIS.

Year introduced: 1987(1975)

Date introduced: November 19, 1974

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.847.117.380.500, D04.615.125.380.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000875

Registry Number: U8CJK0JH5M

Entry Terms:

• 1,8,9-Anthracenetriol
• Dihydroxyanthranol
• Dithranol
• 1,8-Dihydroxy-9-anthrone
• 1,8 Dihydroxy 9 anthrone
• 1,8-Dihydroxy-9(10H)-anthracenone
• Cygnoline
• Cignolin
• Psoradrate
• Psoricrème
• Micanol
• Lasan
• Ditranol FNA
• FNA, Ditranol
• Dithrocream
• Anthraforte
• Anthranol

Previous Indexing:

• Anthracenes (1968-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Dermatologic Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Anthracenes
Anthrones
Anthralin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Anthracenes
Anthrones
Anthralin