Dithrocream forte 05 50g is used for the treatment of psoriasis including psoriasis on the scalp this topical treatment contains the active ingredient dithranol an antimitotic medicine which helps to treat excessive cell production and restore the normal development of the skin it can be directly applied to the affected area to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis such as scaly skin and thickening of the skin apply carefully to localised areas of the scalp and skin