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Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo is a medicated shampoo specifically formulated to treat scalp psoriasis. It contains distilled coal tar 2.5% w/v, an active ingredient known to relieve itching, reduce scaling, and help restore normal skin development on the scalp.
Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo is designed for use on raised, red, and scaly psoriatic patches of the scalp without blistering or tenderness. It can be used by adults, the elderly, and children and is suitable for regular use until symptoms improve.
| Medication Name | Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo |
| Active Ingredient | Distilled coal tar 2.5% w/v |
| Other Ingredients | Lecithin, trolamine laurilsulfate (contains methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone), lauric acid diethanolamide, ammonium sulfate, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, purified water |
| Medication Form | Medicated scalp shampoo |
| Used to Treat | Scalp psoriasis |
| Pack Size | 250ml bottle |
| Who Can Use It | Adults, elderly, and children |
| Prescription Required? | Yes – Prescription only medicine (POM) |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo – Patient Information Leaflet |
Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo is used to treat scalp psoriasis, a condition characterised by red, raised, itchy patches covered with silvery scales. The coal tar works by slowing excessive skin cell growth, relieving itching, and helping the scalp return to a more normal condition.
Psoriderm is suitable for adults, elderly patients, and children.
Do not use Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo if you:
Speak to a healthcare professional before use if symptoms worsen or do not improve after 4 weeks.
Psoriderm can be used daily if required, reducing frequency as symptoms improve.
Rare side effects include:
Stop use and seek medical advice if irritation occurs.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Muhammad on 25th December 2025.
