Indigo naturales

Indications

• topical treatment of psoriasis

Dosage

ointment

Pharmacokinetics

• response is slower than with other topical agents used for psoriasis

Adverse effects

• pruritus with resolution after a few days
• temporarily discolors skin
• long-term effects not known

Mechanism of action

• unknown

More general terms

• dermatologic agent
• pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical