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Coal tar

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Scalp psoriasisModerateLong term controlledMisdiagnosed first

Scalp psoriasis controlled after years of "stubborn dandruff"

Flaking behind my ears and hairline for years, treated as dandruff. A combination gel and a weekly tar shampoo routine finally settled it.

  • Calcipotriol (vitamin D analogue)
  • Coal tar
  • Salicylic acid
example_story_team27 June 2026

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