title: Fabric-staining properties and washability of a novel liposomal dithranol formulation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To test the staining potential of a novel liposomal dithranol gel on different types of fabrics and compare it with the only commercially available dithranol preparation in India, Derobin.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pure cotton, pure polyester and four blends of the two fabrics were tested for staining and washability.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Both products showed the least staining and spreading on pure cotton with progressively worse stains as the proportion of polyester in the fabric increased. When compared with each other the liposomal dithranol gel showed markedly lighter staining than Derobin on all fabrics. It also washed off completely with water whereas the Derobin stains could not be washed off, even with detergent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The liposomal gel due to its superior staining properties may potentially increase the acceptability of dithranol amongst psoriasis patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saraswat
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.forename: O Prakash
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Katare
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000875:Anthralin; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007846:Laundering; D008081:Liposomes; D013784:Textiles
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008081:Liposomes; D000875:Anthralin