Diver Q Soap 75g

✔️ Common Side Effects:

• Mild burning or warmth at the application site
• Skin irritation or redness
• Itching or sensitivity

✔️ Mechanism of Action:

Salicylic Acid

• A keratolytic agent that promotes exfoliation of dead skin cells by softening the outer skin layer.
• Helps break down keratin clumps and removes scales.
• Also provides anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, aiding in skin healing.

Coal Tar

• A keratoplastic agent that slows excessive skin cell production and reduces scaling and itching.
• Helps shed dead skin and soothes the skin surface.
• Together, they reduce skin thickening, itching, and irritation associated with chronic dermatological conditions.

✔️ Therapeutic Uses:

• Psoriasis – Helps in managing scaly, red patches typically found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.
• Seborrheic Dermatitis – Reduces inflammation and scaling on oily areas of the skin, particularly the scalp.
• Dandruff – Controls flaking and itchiness of the scalp.

✔️ Drug Interactions:

May interact with:

• Retinoids (e.g., adapalene, isotretinoin, tazarotene)
• Psoriasis therapies (e.g., methoxsalen)
• Photodynamic agents (e.g., verteporfin, porfimer)

Dietary Note:
No significant food interactions, but reducing fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine may help improve skin condition.

✔️ How to Use:

✅ Lotion/Ointment:
Clean the affected area with water or saline, then apply a thin, even layer using clean hands, cotton, or gauze.
Wash hands thoroughly before and after application (unless treating hands).

✅ Soap:
Create a lather and gently massage over the affected skin. Rinse off completely with water.

✅ Shampoo/Scalp Solution:
Apply to wet scalp, massage until lather forms, and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings:

🔸 Avoid using alongside products containing ammoniated mercury to prevent skin staining and irritation.
🔸 May discolor light or dyed hair temporarily.
🔸 Avoid covering treated areas with bandages unless advised by a physician.
🔸 Do not expose treated fabric or skin to open flames—may increase flammability.

✔️ 🔸 Use with caution if you have:

• Liver or kidney issues
• Broken/infected skin
• Diabetes or circulation disorders
• Autoimmune conditions like lupus
• Known allergies to salicylic acid, coal tar, or similar substances
  🔸 Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.

✔️ Storage Instructions:

Keep the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.