Key ingredients
4.6/5
Coal tar is the main active in this psoriasis shampoo.
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DHS Tar Shampoo
$19.35
DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic — no lifestyle branding, just coal tar in a bottle derms have recommended for decades. Unscented and no-nonsense.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This psoriasis shampoo is a classic.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The psoriasis shampoo is unscented.
The verdict
DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (MG217, Neutrogena, CeraVe, Dermarest, Denorex, and True+Real) — best for, job, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic | MG217 coal tar shampoo is | Neutrogena T/Sal leans salicylic | CeraVe’s psoriasis cleanser adds | 2-in-1 | Denorex Extra Strength sits | True+Real coal tar gel is the budget |
| Job | DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic | MG217 coal tar shampoo is | Neutrogena T/Sal leans salicylic | CeraVe’s psoriasis cleanser adds | 2-in-1 | Denorex Extra Strength sits | True+Real coal tar gel is the budget |
| Hair / scalp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Format | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo | Psoriasis shampoo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Classic · Unscented | Coal tar · Psoriasis-labeled | 3% SA · Drugstore | Ceramide support · SA + lactic | Medicated · Everyday | Itch-forward · Drugstore | Budget · Gel |
| $ / size | $19.35 | $9.99 | $7.79 | $16.99 | $12.14 | $9.88 | $8.02 |
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FAQ
Who is DHS Tar Shampoo best for?
DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic — no lifestyle branding, just coal tar in a bottle derms have recommended for decades. Unscented and no-nonsense.
How did Edyt Beauty score this psoriasis shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates DHS Tar Shampoo 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks DHS Tar Shampoo against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from MG217, Neutrogena, CeraVe, Dermarest, Denorex, and True+Real. For more from the same brand, see More from Person & Covey below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop DHS Tar Shampoo with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Shampoos for Psoriasis.
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.5% Coal Tar Shampoo and Conditioner
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