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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Dandruff is one of the most common scalp conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. It causes white or yellow flakes and can often come with itching or irritation. While it’s harmless, dandruff can be frustrating and persistent. Nearly half of all adults experience it at some point, so if you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Dandruff often flares up with triggers like stress and seasonal changes, especially in winter and early spring.

Here's some things you need to know about Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

  • White or yellow flakes on the scalp, hair, and shoulders
  • Itchy scalp
  • Red, irritated skin
  • Scalp dryness or oiliness
  • Overgrowth of yeast (Malassezia) on the scalp
  • Dry skin
  • Oily, irritated skin (seborrheic dermatitis)
  • Sensitivity to hair products (contact dermatitis)
  • Infrequent shampooing

Apply Polytar Scalp Shampoo regularly to help alleviate these symptoms, by soothing the skin on the scalp.

How Polytar Can Help

Coal Tar, our active ingredient, is a natural, thick oil with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-itch properties. It cleanses and soothes the scalp while slowing excessive skin cell growth to reduce itching and irritation. Here's how...

Anti-inflammatory

Reduces redness, swelling, and irritation from scalp conditions.


Antiseptic
Cleanses the scalp and helps prevent infection.

Keratolytic
Breaks down excess keratin to reduce thickened, scaly skin.


Antipruritic
Soothes the scalp to relieve persistent itching.


Exfoliating
Promotes natural shedding of dead skin cells to reduce build up and dryness.

Helping you treat Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

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