Key ingredients
4.3/5
Coal tar is the main active in this psoriasis shampoo.
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Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo
$8.02
True+Real coal tar gel is the budget tar option when MG217 is out of stock. Same category, less brand tax — verify the coal-tar percentage on your bottle.
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The Edyt Score
4.3 / 5.0
Targets
4.0/5
This is a budget psoriasis shampoo.
Formula standards
4.3/5
The formula follows a standard build for this psoriasis shampoo.
The verdict
True+Real coal tar gel is the budget tar option when MG217 is out of stock.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (MG217, Person & Covey, Neutrogena, CeraVe, Dermarest, and Denorex) — best for, job, hair/scalp fit, format, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | True+Real coal tar gel is the budget | MG217 coal tar shampoo is | DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic | Neutrogena T/Sal leans salicylic | CeraVe’s psoriasis cleanser adds | 2-in-1 | Denorex Extra Strength sits |
| Job | True+Real coal tar gel is the budget | MG217 coal tar shampoo is | DHS Tar is the pharmacy classic | Neutrogena T/Sal leans salicylic | CeraVe’s psoriasis cleanser adds | 2-in-1 | Denorex Extra Strength sits |
| 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. | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Notes | Budget · Gel | Coal tar · Psoriasis-labeled | Classic · Unscented | 3% SA · Drugstore | Ceramide support · SA + lactic | Medicated · Everyday | Itch-forward · Drugstore |
| $ / size | $8.02 | $9.99 | $19.35 | $7.79 | $16.99 | $12.14 | $9.88 |
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FAQ
Who is Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo best for?
True+Real coal tar gel is the budget tar option when MG217 is out of stock. Same category, less brand tax — verify the coal-tar percentage on your bottle.
How did Edyt Beauty score this psoriasis shampoo?
Edyt Beauty rates Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo 4.3 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 Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from MG217, Person & Covey, Neutrogena, CeraVe, Dermarest, and Denorex. For more from the same brand, see More from True+Real below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo with the Buy on Amazon 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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