The shampoo contains Neutar solubilised
Active Ingredient: Coal Tar 1% (4% Neutar Solubilized Coal Tar Extract).
if I'm not mistaken, it was discontinued because it contains DMDM Hydantoin which is the preservative that OGX got sued over. This huge uproar over DMDM is making companies nervous even tho it's the biggest cloud of misinformation and confirmation bias.
Neutrogena T/Gel for Dry Hair is specially formulated with a gentle melon and jasmine scent. To repair dry and damaged hair leaving it feeling nourished and protected. With regular use, it helps maintain dandruff-free hair. Hair is left clean and fresh.
Studies have shown that some of the chemicals in coal tar may increase the risk of cancer, but only in very high concentrations, such as in what is used in industrial paving. An increased risk of skin cancer in patients with psoriasis treated with a combination of coal tar and UVB radiation has been reported.
Effects which may occur include:
Dry hair, hair loss or changes in hair colour. Eye or skin irritation, burning sensation, itching, dry scalp, acne like breakouts or rash.
The shampoo should not be used more than two or three times a week. If there is no improvement after 6 weeks use, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If irritation develops, stop using the shampoo and contact your doctor if necessary. Use this medicine only on your scalp.
The mainstay of treatment for seborrheic dermatitis is frequent cleansing. Medicated soaps or shampoos containing zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, sulfur, salicylic acid or tar give additional benefit. These should be applied to the affected area and left on for 5-10 minutes before being rinsed off.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Anti-Itch & Dandruff Shampoo for Psoriasis, Scalp Dermatitis - 8.5 fl. oz - Walmart.com.
Not only is Sphagnum Botanicals Psoriasis Shampoo with Peat Mud and Salicylic Acid 3% packed with botanical ingredients, it's also recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation for its superior efficacy in relieving psoriasis symptoms.
T/Gel®shampoo (coal tar extract 2%).
According to the Psoriasis Association, who have listed the product in their Unavailable Treatments section on their website, Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo is unavailable due to supply challenges.
This medication is for use on the hair and scalp only. To avoid irritation, do not let this medication come into contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, groin, or rectum. If you do get the medication in those areas, flush the area with cool water for 15 minutes.
Stinging, burning, irritation, dryness, or redness at the application site may occur. Acne, unusual hair growth, small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis), skin thinning/discoloration, or stretch marks may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Coal tar shampoo should be in contact with your scalp for between 3 and 5 minutes. Use once or twice a week or as recommended by a doctor.
Coal tar products contain harmful and carcinogenic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These PAHs can cause cancer in people and are toxic to local ecosystems, fish and wildlife. Just working with coal tar products can cause skin irritation, burns and lesions on the skin and respiratory distress.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo Original Formula, 4.4oz. - Discontinued.
What It Does. This fragrance-free formula will help clear dandruff and relieve dry, tight and irritated scalps that can be aggravated by the external environment. Helps fight dandruff. Helps relieve dry, tight and irritated scalps.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Long-term use of this product can cause hair follicle problems (tar acne). Contact your doctor if you notice new skin bumps and/or acne in the treated area. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
You should stop using coal tar and call your doctor if you notice: Your skin stings or burns. Your skin swells. Your psoriasis gets worse.