Question 1

polytar (coal tar) shampoo for psoriasis, what else?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Sooner or later your scalp will get used to the tar shampoo - or you will get tired of smelling like you got dipped in creosote - so get several therapeutic shampoos and rotate them. Other good active ingredients are zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, and salicylic acid.

Question 2

which shampoo is better: polytar (coal tar) or oilatum?

Accepted Answer

For dry scalp or...: For psoriasis, seborrhea, and bad dandruff, i'd take the polytar (coal tar). For dry scalp alone, i'd take the oilatum.  Both can be used on different days.

Question 3

can i put polytar (coal tar) shampoo on  inflammed scalp?

Accepted Answer

Define "inflamed".: If you mean that there is an active infection in your scalp, i would seek treatment from your doctor or a dermatologist first. If you mean inflammation due to psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, that's what polytar (coal tar) is for.

Question 4

what are natural ways to prevent dandruff, without using head and shoulders style shampoo or coal tar shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Only way: Aloe vera shampoo and tea tree shampoo but doesn't always work by itself.

Question 5

psoriasis on hand..can i soak hand in coal tar shampoo such as tgel...if yes how long should it soak?

Accepted Answer

You can, but...: It won't hurt to try, but don't expect significant improvement unless your psoriasis is very mild.  Tar preparations are (somewhat) useful for psoriasis, but tar shampoos aren't strong enough to thin plaques on hands significantly.  Much more effective treatments are available; see a dermatologist.

Question 6

when dealing with dandruff, what is a best solution for an otc medicated shampoo, one with salicylic acid or coal tar? what are notable differences?

Accepted Answer

Varies: different people find different things work on regular dandruff. (You didn't mention selenium... one of the milder ones). OTC Salicylate AND/or COAL TAR are pretty harsh. generally we go with milder and work up. If there is eczema (red itching rash) elsewhere, an anti-inflammatory is a better direction to go.

Question 7

i have fine, long,color treated hair. have seborheic dermatitis. can i use coconut oil/ conditioner b4 washing w/ coal tar shampoo? shampoo is harsh!

Accepted Answer

What color????????: Black? Blonde? Red? Other? Tar shampoo is not favored by many and may influence hair color because it is black. Why coconut oil? DHS makes a shampoo and conditioner for dyed hair. Why Metrogel? This is not a treatment for seborrhea. Ketoconazole, Zinc pyrethium, and Selenium Sulfide are much more popular with people treating seborrhea.

Question 8

if i use coal tar shampoo for seborheic dematitis on scalp , wont it stain my blond hair ? is there an alternative that wont ? 
thanks !

Accepted Answer

Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo: you can use Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo 2% twice a week for 2weeks. followed by selsun shampoo. You may need prescription from your PCP

Question 9

scalp always itching. never stops. seem to be losing hair from it. tried coal tar, and all dandruff shampoos but it always comes back.

Accepted Answer

Scalp itch: See a dermatologist to examine you to determine the diagtnosis and advise you about treatment.

Question 10

i got smelly,itchy,pimples,hot feelings on my scalp bad order coming out of it. i tried psoriatrax 5% coal tar shampoo + nizoral-ad shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Tinea capitus: A  number of scalp conditions could cause these symptoms.  Tinea capitus is a fungal infection of the scalp which causes itching, scaling, crusting, pustules and occassionally infection with bacteria (kerion).  Tinea capitus requires several weeks of oral antifungal medications with or without an antibacterial.  Your doctor can help you determine if this is what you have.

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What are natural ways to prevent dandruff, without using head and shoulders style shampoo or coal tar shampoo?

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Psoriasis on hand..can i soak hand in coal tar shampoo such as tgel...if yes how long should it soak?

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When dealing with dandruff, what is a best solution for an otc medicated shampoo, one with salicylic acid or coal tar? what are notable differences?

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I have fine, long,color treated hair. have seborheic dermatitis. can i use coconut oil/ conditioner b4 washing w/ coal tar shampoo? shampoo is harsh!

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If i use coal tar shampoo for seborheic dematitis on scalp , wont it stain my blond hair ? is there an alternative that wont ? thanks !

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Scalp always itching. never stops. seem to be losing hair from it. tried coal tar, and all dandruff shampoos but it always comes back.

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I got smelly,itchy,pimples,hot feelings on my scalp bad order coming out of it. i tried psoriatrax 5% coal tar shampoo + nizoral-ad shampoo?

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