Tarsum Extra Strength Psoriasis Shampoo - Coal Tar Shampoo and Conditioner for Scalp Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Severe Dandruff, & Eczema - Exfoliating Relief for Flaky, & Itchy Scalp (8 oz)

I find this product to be super effective, and I can actually feel the shampoo dissolving scalp buildup immediately upon application. It’s most effective when applied to a dry scalp and left to sit for a few minutes, making sure to thoroughly work it in and massage the area. I don’t mind the mentholated scent at all because the results let me know the product is truly working.

I absolutely love it! My hair gets extremely oily if it’s humid outside or with different weather conditions. This shampoo not only controls the oils but also helps with dandruff! The scent is strong but not unbearable, my kids use it as well. If you have psoriasis or eczema, it is known to help with the dryness. The bottles aren’t big but a little goes a long way.

Recommended by my dermatologist. I swear you only need to do it a couple of times. The first time for 15 minutes. The second time leave it on for an hour. It is a very foaming shampoo. I use a good moisturizing cream rinse after. It works for flaking and itching and lifting of the scalp!

Since T-gel extra strength became difficult to find, I ordered several other brands. I like the Tarsum shampoo the best and I don't think I will go back to T-gel even if it does become available again. I really like this shampoo and for me, it is better at controlling scalp itch than T-gel extra strength. I am sold on this shampoo. There is one problem with the Tarsum and it is the spout. For an old guy approaching 80, the lid is hard to twist open and close if one has soap or shampoo on their hands. The twist lid is so narrow that it does not allow for a good grip with old fingers even if it does have ridges. T

I have lived with the scourge of psoriasis/ eczema on my scalp from birth! Throughout the years, my dermatologist would prescribe all kinds of topicals. These only stung but did nothing to stop the redness, the plaques, and the flaking. I went to Amazon in a desperate search to find something that would end the insane itching and embarrassment of this condition, but until I found TARSUM, nothing was effective. The first time I used TARSUM, I followed the directions and applied pinpoint (thanks to the design of the bottle’s cap) application to the back of my scalp (the area that has the worst of the affliction, going from ear to ear). Then, I rubbed it all throughout my scalp. Then I placed some of the product to my fingertip and applied it to the inside and outside of each ear, both of which are also affected by the condition. In the shower, I rinsed the solution out of my hair, applied regular shampoo and conditioner, and then styled my hair as usual. After the first use, I felt a marked difference. I know there’s no cure for this condition, but it sure felt like I’d been cured. I used the product every day for 5 days. I don’t normally shampoo every day, but I felt that to get the maximum benefits in controlling the symptoms, using it daily until the irritation was gone was the best approach. After the first week, I would only use the product twice a week. I was irritation-free for several years after until about a month ago. I was going through some hella stress during a move. I couldn’t find my shampoo, so I picked up a 2% coal tar generic to use. Progressively, the condition began to spread and worsen on my scalp and ears, and the itching was INSANE. I used temporary anti-itching topicals, and continued using the 2% coal tar generic shampoo, but nothing had improved. I decided that, despite the price (Amazon is offering TARSUM at $20; the generic shampoo is only $7), I needed to buy the TARSUM. It was just delivered, and I have SATURATED my scalp and ears with it. I’ll leave it on while I work out, and then shampoo. Already, though, I can feel the itching starting to subside. I will use it daily until all of the irritation is gone, and then use it twice a week, like before. It’s now become clear that TARSUM is the ONLY product that will work for me. 0.05% or 2% isn’t going to cut it. I need the 10% coal tar plus the other ingredients contained in TARSUM that other therapeutic shampoos don’t offer. Plus, TARSUM is only shampoo that allows you to treat BEFORE you shampoo. The cheaper alternatives don’t allow for that. Using the $7 alternative the way I would TARSUM just isn’t effective in the way TARSUM is. If anyone reading this is like me, and the suffering is making you want to rip your scalp off, try TARSUM — you’ve got nothing to lose except everything about this condition that is driving you mad. UPDATE: I have just washed the TARSUM out of my hair, shampooed and conditioned, and then styled, and already I’m feeling so much better. After at least 4 more days of treatment, I should have the problem back under control. I will never use anything else but TARSUM. I just hope they never stop making it! Thank God for TARSUM.

My dermatologist recommended this for my scalp psoriasis. I’ve tired every over the counter shampoo you can think of, even prescription and this is now my favorite. Love that I can apply it to my scalp before I get in the shower to let it sit while I’m doing things around the house. I’ve even slept with it in before. It does have the tar smell, there is no way around that but it’s definitely not as bad as the other tar shampoos.

Good product, but half the size for $7.00 less. Hit the “buy again” button and was sent the smaller size. Looks like the 8 oz is still listed ($28+ change). Don’t know if this was Amazon’s fault or the vendor, but it certainly sucks either way.

Works great, smells AWFUL. Applied to my dry scalp and left on for about an hour before shampooing it out. It's very thick, and I massage it into my scalp. Makes your hair smell like gasoline or maybe burning tires (not sure which, but it's bad), but I follow it with a regular shampoo and conditioner to help cut the nasty smell if I have to go out that day, which does help although the scent lingers some. It also tends to slightly darken my light-colored hair if I don't follow it with a regular shampoo and conditioner. I've tried the coal tar shampoos and treatments with 1% coal tar, but the Tarsum with 2% just works so much better.