pine tar

Pine tar is a natural substance obtained through the destructive distillation of pine wood, primarily from *Pinus palustris* and other species of the Pinaceae family. It has been utilized in dermatology for over a century due to its potent antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. The therapeutic efficacy of pine tar in treating inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis is attributed to its ability to reduce DNA synthesis and mitotic activity in the epidermis, which helps normalize keratinization and reduce scaling. It is commonly formulated in therapeutic bath oils, cleansers, and ointments to provide symptomatic relief from itching and inflammation without the side effects typically associated with topical corticosteroids.

Brand names

PinetarsolEgo Pinetarsol

Other names

松焦油Pix LiquidaPinus Palustris TarPine Wood Tar