medicated shampoo

Treatment scalp cleanser

Medicated shampoo is a shampoo containing active ingredients to treat scalp conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis.

Common medicating agents include coal tar, salicylic acid, ketoconazole, or selenium sulfide.

Some are available over the counter; others require a prescription: The dermatologist recommended a medicated shampoo for his flaky scalp.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G