Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Therapeutic Shampoo with 1% Coal Tar, Anti-Dandruff Treatment for Long-Lasting Relief of Itchy, Flaky Scalp due to Psoriasis & Seborrheic Dermatitis, 6 Fl Ounce

Ok so this smells so freaking awful. But like it works!!! I noticed a dramatic decrease in the flakes in my hair after the first use. The large flakes we mostly gone and there were a few small ones left. After my second use about 2 days later, there were the occasional small flakes left. But like so little that no one would notice it unless they were trying really hard. And I have black hair! I also noticed how soft my hair was after my first use. In addition, by my second use, I realized that I hadn’t lost as much hair as I usually do (in the shower and out). The first time I left it in my hair for about 5 min. The second time I left it in about 10 min. After rinsing it out, I followed the advice of another reviewer and used a different shampoo and then a conditioner (Renpure coconut fragrance) to try to drown out the smell. With the conditioner I left it in for at least 5 min and it helps. I think I can still smell it slightly, but it’s not as over powering without the extra steps. After a several more uses, I think I’ll be able to switch to the regular strength one for once a week. We’ll see how that goes. Anyway, I’m so thankful someone recommended this to me because I actually don’t feel so self conscious about my hair now when I’m out in public. I used to be so embarrassed about my hair. The awful smell is worth it! Lol Edit 3/15/2020: used the product for the third time (about 5 days since the second use). It still works great! Barely any flakes noticed, but afterward I also noticed I was losing more hair again (about the same amount as before I started using this product). But to be fair, I did only leave it in for only about 5 min (compared to the 10 min on my 2nd use) because I was pressed for time. So that may have played a role or maybe the length of time between use played a role or maybe it was just pure good timing that i lost less hair in the 2nd use.

Yes, it stinks. Like crazy. It's got coal tar in it, what did you expect? It's a medication, not a spa day! I use it, leave it on a while, then rinse and do a light shampoo with a regular, nicely scented product. removes the stink from hair. Karen, chill out! OMG causes cancer!! Well, OMG, not really. Yeah, coal tar is kind of a nasty thing, but there's a reason it's used for assorted odd maladies - it works. Nobody knows why. And frankly, it's hard to find any product that doesn't "cause cancer" if you soak in it 24 hours a day, make cocktails out of it, breath in the smell like sniffing roses all day, and in general just freak out about assorted lab animal tests that have no bearing on humans. Karen, chill out! I live in California - practically everything is labeled as 'may cause cancer'. Brocolli contains known cancer-causing chemicals. And I'll continue to eat it and other cruciferous vegetables as long as I live, as the actual stuff - Brocolli, not some distilled, high concentration single chemical found in it - is GOOD for you, and has ANTI cancer characteristics, and in general is just a most excellent thing to consume. Don't confuse concentrated lab application on rats with reality. Karen, chill out! So, yeah. Don't buy the bottle, take a few swigs from it and pour it all over your body and leave it there for days, declare that it tastes and smells bad and now you have cancer. Use it sparingly, put it on your scalp for a few minutes once or twice a week, and see the issues you had slowly go away. Sheesh. Nobody is willing to educate themselves before screaming CAUSES CANCER without doing thirty seconds of actual research. Visit google. search on 'cancer caused by coal tar'. Read articles from reliable sources, not advocacy groups (like the hysterical 'Science in the Public Interest' nutjobs). High, constant exposure to coal tar - occupationally - MAY increase the RISK of some cancers. There's no reliable evidence that it actually DOES cause cancer in humans, not in minimal exposure from something like T/Gel. Chill. The Freak. Out. (and learn!)

YOU HAVE TO GET THIS I have had dandruff for like 10 years and I also had redness and flaking around the nose and mouth and it was annoying and terrible. Dandruff on my hair was everywhere and it’s annoying asf. I’ve tried all the shampoo and head and shoulder literally does nothing so don’t use that at all. At first I thought this product didn’t work but I would say about 5-6 times of use then I saw that there was NO DANDRUFF AT ALL. This product is magic and it worked great for me. Also to the people complaining about the smell, for me I could care less about what it smells like because at some point you’ll get so frustrated with dandruff that you’ll put anything to get rid of it. You’ll only need to use for at least 2-3 weeks and won’t have to use it again. MAKE SURE TO CHANGE YOUR PILLOW SHEETS AFTER EACH SHOWER. Also when using the shampoo I did it two times, so first add shampoo and lather it on and then wait like 5 min so wash your body then rinse and then do it again.also if you have redness and flaking around the nose and mouth just put some shampoo there but try to avoid getting it in your mouth .Enjoy not having this crap again.

I have short straight Asian hair. I have been having dandruff, and itchy, irritated scalp. I have tried three different anti-dandruff and seborrheic shampoons. I would say this one is the most effective after using each of the three shampoons exclusively (almost daily) for at least two weeks. My scalp is not itchy or irritated and with the least amount of dry scalp and flaky skin 24 hours from the last wash. The only drawback is the scent when you put it on first. I have not been able to get used to it yet after two weeks. But my partner does not seem to mind, and in fact, says it smells nice. So there is that. The scent of the tea tree shampoo is obviously better, but T-Gel works a little better.

I recently purchased this product because I have been suffering with scalp acne with the sudden warm weather. It seemed to have gotten worse so I started looking for a product to help. I saw the reviews for this product and decided to try this product. After one use, I already saw a difference. While I still had some acne, it was so much better than what it had been the week prior. After the second use, I was shocked. My acne had cleared and my scalp was no longer itchy! I would purchase this product again in a heartbeat. The cons about this product is that the smell isn't great, but I expected that from a medicated shampoo. Additionally, when I was rinsing my hair, it didn't feel great. It didn't feel smooth like when I usually shampoo. However, when my hair is dry, it feels normal. For use: while I was in the shower, I would lather this against my scalp then rinse it. I reapplied another dose (for lack of better word) and I let this sit in my hair for a few minutes before rinsing out. I'm sure you could apply it once and would get the same result.

This shampoo works great for what I thought was excema on my head. My de now tells me it's seborrheic dermatitis. Either way, this works. My dr originally told me to alternate t-gel with ketoconazole shampoo (nozoral), but I have found the t-gel works the best without the use of nizoral. Everytime I stop using the t-gel, my scalp has a bad outbreak again, and makes me remember in the first place why I went to the dr. During an outbreak, I use daily, until my scalp has calmed down. Once it's under control, I use 2 times weekly for maintenance. There is a new one that is odor free, I'm just not sure how it does, because the main ingredient in the t-gel.is coal tar, which is what causes the smell. Yes, the smell sucks, but it's better than having that awful scalp condition. Use a good conditioner. I use the t-gel in the area of break out, because it is only on the back of my scalp, then regular shampoo on the rest of my head. I have found Nexuus does a good job and helps eliminate the strong odor a little. Anyways, hope this is helpful, as it's hard to find helpful reviews sometimes.

Pricey shampoo but helps my psoriasis issues

So, I grew up on a farm and am intimately familiar with a scent that is the exact combo of vintage cement, hydraulic grease, and gravel. It's a nostalgic thing and lovely. However, I have an acute sense of smell and am of the female sort, working mostly in fairly conservative office environments. The scent is strong enough that it lingers for several days, even though I use my normal shampoo on those days. I'm familiar with and like the normal clear Neutrogena shampoo, so shame on me for ordering this one without reading reviews. I got a huge laugh out of identifying the exact smell of this shampoo and don't hate it so much I'm throwing it away, but will seek out other solutions for occasional flaky scalp in the future.