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Micanol is a topical prescription medication containing anthralin, used primarily to treat plaque psoriasis. It works by slowing down the rapid growth of skin cells that causes psoriatic plaques. The medication is typically applied to affected areas and left on for a short period before being washed off.
Micanol is a topical psoriasis treatment that slows excessive skin cell growth.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152975
- Generic
- Micanol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Micanol is primarily used to treat chronic plaque psoriasis, a condition characterized by thick, scaly patches of skin. It may be used on the scalp and body for mild to moderate cases.
The exact mechanism is not fully understood, but Micanol is believed to work by inhibiting cell division in the epidermis and reducing inflammation, thereby slowing the rapid turnover of skin cells characteristic of psoriasis.
Micanol can stain skin, hair, and fabrics (it has a purple-brown color). It should be applied only to affected areas and avoided around the eyes, mouth, and broken skin. Patients should wash hands thoroughly after application. Treatment is often time-limited to reduce skin irritation.
Official drug label
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