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chrysarobin

chrysarobin

9.9
A yellow bitter powder used to treat some skin rashes
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪsəˈroʊbɪn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : crisaroína
  • Topical ointments containing chrysarobin were once common for treating stubborn cases of psoriasis.

Examples

  • The dermatologist recommended a cream with chrysarobin to relieve the patient's chronic skin irritation.

  • Many patients find chrysarobin effective for treating eczema.

  • Allergic reactions to chrysarobin are rare but have been documented in medical literature.

  • The doctor prescribed chrysarobin for her psoriasis.

  • The dermatologist recommended a cream with chrysarobin to relieve the patient's chronic skin irritation.

  • Topical ointments containing chrysarobin were once common for treating stubborn cases of psoriasis.

  • Many patients find chrysarobin effective for treating eczema.

Synonyms

araroba
vschrysarobin
  • Specialized
9.9

A bitter yellow powder from South American tree heartwood for treating skin problems like psoriasis and eczema

is obtained more generally from various plants rather than a specific heartwood source
Goa powder
vschrysarobin
  • Archaic
9.9

A bitter yellow powder from tree bark once used to treat skin problems

is used today for treating skin diseases rather than only in the past

Surface Forms

chrysarobin singular
chrysarobins plural

Etymology

Chrysarobin comes from the Greek root chrys- meaning 'gold' plus a plant name, so its name literally means a 'golden plant substance'. That's why chrysarobin is a yellow, bitter powder from certain plants used on the skin to treat problems like psoriasis and eczema.