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Grokenstein

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5. Coal tar shampoos are pretty common.
Mon Apr 11, 2022, 06:57 AM
Apr 2022

Neutrogena's "T/Gel" is probably the best known brand but most chains carry their own generic. They don't seem to have any strong odor. I've seen coal tar bar soap on Amazon but never tried it.

I use the shampoo to "augment" my Head & Shoulders-type shampoo, just to alternate with something different. When the psoriasis on my elbows acts up, I'll rub some on that as well, but Gold Bond cream works best. Ha ha ha, damn right you don't want coal tar 'poo anywhere near your crotch--especially the stronger, "tingly" formulas. I can't remember the brand anymore, but there was some stuff in a green bottle that lit my skin up like electric shock. Probably got yanked off the market for some horrible reason. (There was a scare about carcinogens a few years back, but the products on the market today are all certified as safe for regular use.)

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