Sebitar - 200ml
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Sebitar 200ml is a coal-tar medicated shampoo for the relief of scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, persistent dandruff and itchy flaky scalp conditions. Coal tar is a long-standing dermatology treatment that slows the excessive skin-cell turnover behind scalp psoriasis and reduces itch.
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Sebitar is an Australian coal tar shampoo formulated for the relief of scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, persistent dandruff and other itchy, flaky scalp conditions. Its active is Coal Tar Solution, in a gentle shampoo base that lathers and rinses cleanly.
Why choose a coal tar shampoo
Coal tar has been used in dermatology for over a hundred years, and it earns its place because of what it actually does: it slows the excessive skin-cell turnover that characterises psoriasis, reduces itch, and softens scaly plaques. That last property - keratolytic action - is why a coal tar shampoo can lift thick scale that a cosmetic anti-dandruff shampoo simply washes over.
It covers the conditions that ordinary shampoos fail on. Scalp psoriasis with thick scaly plaques and itch, seborrhoeic dermatitis with its yellow greasy scaling, and persistent dandruff that has not responded to standard shampoos - three different problems that share a need for something anti-inflammatory and scale-softening rather than just detergent.
It also has a role after treatment. Once a dermatologist-prescribed course has cleared an acute flare, maintenance therapy is what stops it returning, and that is where a tar shampoo used regularly does its most useful work. The base is designed to be gentle enough for that repeated use and to rinse cleanly rather than leaving residue.
Key features
- Active: Coal Tar Solution
- Anti-itch, anti-inflammatory and keratolytic - softens scale
- Slows the excessive skin-cell turnover seen in psoriasis
- For scalp psoriasis and thick scaly plaques
- For seborrhoeic dermatitis and greasy yellow scaling
- For persistent dandruff unresponsive to standard shampoos
- Suitable for maintenance therapy after prescribed treatment
- Gentle base - lathers and rinses cleanly. Australian made
Specifications
| Product | Sebitar Medicated Shampoo |
| Active | Coal Tar Solution |
| Actions | Anti-itch, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic |
| Indicated for | Scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, persistent dandruff, itchy flaky scalp |
| Also used for | Maintenance therapy after prescribed treatment clears a flare |
| Base | Gentle shampoo base, rinses cleanly |
| Origin | Australian |
| Sizes | Also available in a larger bottle - see the pack for volume |
Common uses
Scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis are the two conditions people are usually sent to it for, often by a GP or dermatologist, plus the stubborn dandruff that has already defeated the supermarket options. Tar preparations are also used on the body: Pinetarsol Solution is the pine tar equivalent for itchy, inflamed skin below the neckline. Where the scalp needs a plain, non-medicated wash between treatments, QV Gentle Shampoo is the fragrance-free option. Stocked with our everyday pharmacy and medical supplies.
coal tar shampoo FAQs
How does a coal tar shampoo work?
Coal tar slows the excessive rate at which skin cells are produced - the underlying process in psoriasis - while also reducing itch and softening scale so it can be washed away. It is anti-inflammatory as well, which is why it settles the redness and irritation rather than only removing flakes.
What conditions is it for?
Scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, persistent dandruff that has not responded to standard shampoos, and itchy flaky scalp from other causes. It is also used as maintenance therapy once a prescribed treatment has cleared an acute flare.
How is it different from anti-dandruff shampoo?
Supermarket anti-dandruff shampoos are largely cosmetic and work on surface flaking. A tar preparation acts on cell turnover and inflammation and softens thick scale, which is what psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis actually need.
How often should I use it?
Follow the directions on the pack, and your doctor's or dermatologist's advice if you have been given a regimen. Leaving it in contact with the scalp for the time stated on the label matters - rinsing straight away gives the tar no time to work.
Does it smell, or stain?
Tar preparations have a characteristic smell that fades once rinsed and dried. Tar can stain light or chemically treated hair and fabrics, so rinse thoroughly and take care with towels and pillowcases. If you have blonde, grey or coloured hair, test cautiously first.
Can I use it long term?
It is suitable for maintenance use, which is part of its purpose. That said, scalp psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis are conditions worth having reviewed - see your doctor or dermatologist if the scalp is not improving, is very inflamed, is bleeding, or if the rash is spreading beyond the scalp.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. For external use on the scalp only - avoid contact with the eyes, and do not apply to broken, weeping or infected skin. Coal tar preparations can increase sensitivity to sunlight and may stain hair, skin and fabric. This product relieves the symptoms of scalp conditions and does not replace treatment prescribed by your doctor or dermatologist. Seek medical advice if the condition worsens, does not improve, or spreads.
| Brand | Sebitar |
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