Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo is a shampoo treatment for scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis is characterized by areas of raised, red, sometimes itchy patches of skin covered with silvery scales without any blistering or tenderness. Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo contains the active ingredient distilled coal tar, which stops itching and restores normal skin development. This shampoo is for use by adults, the elderly, and children.
Before using Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo, there are a few things that you should be aware of. First, do not use this shampoo if you are allergic to distilled coal tar or any of the other ingredients listed in Section 6 of the product packaging. Additionally, do not use this shampoo on psoriasis that feels and looks sore and angry or on pustular psoriasis, which is very tender, inflamed, and involves small blisters filled with pus. You should also avoid using this shampoo on infected skin.
When using Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo, take special care to keep the undiluted shampoo and the lather away from your eyes, mouth, and the inside of your nose. This shampoo is not known to affect, or to be affected by, any other medicines. Therefore, if you are taking other medications, you should be able to use Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo without any problems.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you can use this product. The ingredients in this shampoo have been in widespread use in this and similar preparations for many years, without reports of problems. However, safety trials have not been conducted, so you should use this product with caution.
Using Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machinery. If you have any concerns about using this shampoo and its effects on your ability to perform these tasks, you should speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Overall, if you have scalp psoriasis and are looking for a shampoo treatment, Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo may be a good option for you. However, be sure to read the product packaging carefully and follow the instructions for use.
Directions for use
- Use this medicine only as a shampoo to treat scalp psoriasis.
- Use as a shampoo until the scalp looks and feels better or as recommended by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
- Psoriderm can be used daily if required, reducing frequency of use to once or twice a week as your condition improves. Thereafter, occasional use may be necessary.
- Wet the hair thoroughly.
- Apply a small amount of shampoo to the scalp. (approximately a quantity the size of a fifty pence piece / two Euro piece for short hair, adjusting up depending on length/thickness of hair).
- With the tips of the fingers, massage in thoroughly.
- Leave on for a few minutes.
- Remove as much lather as possible with the hands (this is important as it will take the scales with it).
- Rinse out.
- If necessary, repeat the steps above.
- Rinse out well under running water, then dry the hair as normal.
If the shampoo gets into the eyes, nose or mouth:
- Rinse the affected areas with plenty of water.
- If irritation persists, tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
If you use more Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo than you should:
- Rinse hair under running water and continue as instructed above.
If you forget to use Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo:
- Just carry on using it when you remember.
If there is no improvement after 4 weeks, or if your scalp condition seems to look or feel worse:
- Discontinue use of the product and consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Ingredients
What Psoriderm scalp lotion contains:
The active ingredient is distilled coal tar (2.5% w/v)
The other ingredients are lecithin, trolamine laurilsulfate, lauric acid diethanolamide, ammonium sulfate, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol and purified water.
Side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following can occur rarely, in which case you should stop using the product:
- Acne- like eruptions
- Skin photo- sensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight).
- Skin irritation
- In rare cases, it may stain the skin, hair or fabric.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
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