Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Therapeutic shampoos

Capasal Therapeutic Shampoo

Contains 0.5% salicylic acid (mild keratolytic), 1.0% coconut oil (emollient, softening agent and lubricant) and 1.0% distilled coal tar (antipruritic, keratoplastic).

Dandrazol 2% Shampoo

Dandrazol 2% Shampoo

A shampoo containing the active 2% ketoconazole, which is a type of medicine called an antifungal. It is used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. Dandrazol Shampoo works by destroying malassezia (and other fungi) and can be used to treat and prevent fungal infections on the scalp and body such as dandruff.

Dandrazol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Dandrazol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

A shampoo containing the active 2% ketoconazole, which is a type of medicine called an antifungal. It is used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. Dandrazol Shampoo works by destroying malassezia (and other fungi) and can be used to treat and prevent fungal infections on the scalp and body such as dandruff.

Dermax Therapeutic Shampoo

Dermax Therapeutic Shampoo contains benzalkonium chloride, which is adsorbed on to dry skin scales, these being a feature of pityriasis capitis and other seborrhoeic scalp conditions. The scales are loosened and attain a net positive charge. In the presence of the anionic foaming agent, sodium lauryl ether sulphate, the dandruff scales are then levitated into the negatively charged surface of the foam and washed from the hair. Benzalkonium chloride also acts as a mild antiseptic, which improves clinical performance when the condition is exacerbated by the presence of microbes. The major site of action against microorganisms appears to be the cell membrane, where permeability is altered

Etrivex

Etrivex contains clobetasol propionate, which has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive properties. It is a short contact formulation to be applied for 15 minutes to a dry scalp. After this time add water, lather and rinse the product completely off the scalp

Neutrogena T/Gel

NeutrogenaT/GelTherapeutic Shampoo is a fragranced medicated shampoo for the treatment of itchy, flaky scalp disorders. Regular use helps to control these problems, while treating the scalp and caring for your hair. Treatment usually lasts for 6 weeks, after which time improvement should be seen. Longer periods of treatment should only take place under the supervision of a doctor. Active ingredients: Neutar 2% solubilised coal tar extract 20mg/ml

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Daily Prevent Shampoo

Nizoral Daily Prevent has been formulated to effectively create a shield against dandruff returning from the first wash. For best results use in-between treatment with Nizoral Anti-dandruff shampoo

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Nizoral is a clinically proven treatment for dandruff, which treats the cause of dandruff, relieves itching, helps remove flakes and soothes inflammation. Nizoral contains Ketoconazole, Starts working from the first hair wash and can give visible results in 2 weeks