chrysarobin

[ kris-uh-roh-bin ]

/ ˌkrɪs əˈroʊ bɪn /

a mixture of compounds obtained from Goa powder, used in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Origin of chrysarobin

First recorded in 1885–90; chrys- + (ar)arob(a) + -in²

It is less rapid than chrysarobin, but it rarely inflames the surrounding integument.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
If the patches are few and large, chrysarobin rubber-plaster may be used.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Pyrogallol is valuable, and is employed in the same manner and strength as chrysarobin.

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin |Henry Weightman Stelwagon
The British pharmacopoeia has an ointment containing one part of chrysarobin and 24 of benzoated lard.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 |Various

Succedaneum for Chrysarobin; very active reducer or "reactive."

Merck's 1899 Manual |Merck & Co.

chrysarobin

/ (ˌkrɪsəˈrəʊbɪn) /

a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions

C20: from chryso- (referring to its golden colour) + araroba + -in