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

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

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.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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