--- product_id: 2370752 title: "Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 8 Fl Oz" brand: "mg217" price: "₱481" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/2370752-psoriasis-medicated-conditioning-3-coal-tar-shampoo-8-fl-oz store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Slow-acting, Long-term Relief Medicated & National Psoriasis Foundation Recognized 3% Coal Tar Concentration Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 8 Fl Oz **Brand:** mg217 **Price:** ₱481 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🧴 Transform your scalp care routine with medicated relief that works as hard as you do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 8 Fl Oz by mg217 - **How much does it cost?** ₱481 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/2370752-psoriasis-medicated-conditioning-3-coal-tar-shampoo-8-fl-oz) ## Best For - mg217 enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mg217 brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Endorsed by Experts:** National Psoriasis Foundation recognition ensures trusted, dermatologist-approved relief. - • **Long-Term Scalp Renewal:** Consistent use visibly reduces redness, scaling, and itching for a healthier scalp. - • **Tailored for Sensitive Scalps:** Alcohol-free and suitable for all hair types, designed to calm even the most irritated skin. - • **Clinically Proven Coal Tar Power:** Harnesses 3% coal tar to effectively slow scalp cell growth and reduce psoriasis symptoms. - • **Dual Action Conditioning Formula:** Soothes irritation while leaving hair soft and manageable—no compromise on style. ## Overview MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning Shampoo features a potent 3% coal tar formula clinically proven to slow cell growth and reduce scalp psoriasis symptoms. Recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation, this conditioning shampoo not only relieves itching, scaling, and redness but also leaves hair soft and healthy-looking. Ideal for adults with sensitive scalps, it offers a trusted, dermatologist-endorsed solution for long-term scalp health. ## Description Wash away scalp irritation, itching, scaling and redness with MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo. Formulated with coal tar, this scalp treatment works by slowing cell growth and controls build-up. Psoriasis, dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis don't stand a chance against this medicated shampoo. Treat your itchy scalp with this conditioning shampoo that still leaves your hair feeling soft and clean. MG217 has created the broadest over-the-counter psoriasis treatment line available, and all of its products are recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Review: Takes some time to work but is effective for medication related scalp psoriasis - It has been nearly two months now and I have been using the shampoo twice a week and I have to say that it really does work -- but it takes quite a bit of time to start working. My experience with this product has been very different than others. Due to the medications I had been taking, I had developed an itchy scalp and needed a soothing shampoo. My GP recommended that I look for a shampoo with coal tar and after a lot of research I decided to give this product a try. When I first started using the product however, I was ready to send it back as being defective. Within minutes of rinsing the shampoo off my head I felt a burning sensation on my temples and behind my ears! I panicked and just rinsed my head again but this did not subside the sensation. I thought perhaps I was having an allergic reaction. However, with 30 minutes my scalp calmed down and the burning sensation faded. Days later I did notice that my scalp wasn't feeling so itchy and hot anymore. The shampoo had actually worked! So I gave it another try. Once more, after washing the shampoo off, my temples and ears were burning. But the burning subsided after a half hour or so and wasn't as intense as the first time. Now, after nearly 2 months, the shampoo is working like a dream. My head is feeling almost normal again while I'm continuing my medications. I find that I have to use this shampoo only once a week for it to be effective. My hair is also nice and shiny. After much trial and error here are a few things that I learned: 1) I stopped using other shampoos while using this shampoo. Since my scalp was reacting to the medication in my bloodstream, I figured I didn't need to dehydrate it and drown it in any more chemicals than was necessary. 2) I was initially letting the coal tar shampoo "marinate" my head for 5 minutes. The instructions say to let the shampoo sit for a "few minutes". I think this is too long. 3 minutes works best. 3) I stopped using hot water to rinse off my head when using this shampoo. Instead, I now use lukewarm water and keep my hair washing separate from my showers. This also helps with calming down a hot and itchy scalp. 4) For the first 4 weeks I used the shampoo twice a week. Then after that, I cut back to once a week. The shampoo does take some time to work but once it starts working, you don't have to use much of it. 5) It is very important that when you are washing your hair you use your fingers to apply the shampoo to your scalp and not just let it rest on the top layer of your hair. 6) Finally, make sure to shake the bottle vigorously just prior to use. This will make sure that the coal tar bits are evenly dispersed throughout the shampoo before you use it. Overall, I found this shampoo to be very effective for my scalp condition. While it does take a while to get working (nearly a month in my case), once it does, the shampoo provides much needed cooling relief to my poor head. The only other downside I'd warn other about is that the smell is quite strong and does linger on your hair for some days afterwards (though its potency subsides). The smell is very similar to Neutragena's T-Gel shampoo -- but more medicinal. I hope my experience and review has helped you. If so, I'd appreciate it if you could give me a thumbs up! Any questions about the product? Please let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them! Review: Throw all your other dandruff shampoos away and BUY THIS NOW!! - I have been suffering from an intensely itchy scalp and horrible dandruff for 25+ years. I have fought it down with other products over the years, but it has never gone away, nor has the constant itching. In the past 2-3 years, it has gotten significantly worse and I would claw at my scalp until it bled, sometimes even waking up at night to scratch it, and my shoulders constantly looked like I lived in the Arctic. To say I was desperate for some relief was an understatement. And yes, I have tried nearly every product on the market that claims to relieve dandruff and itching, including making some of my own. Then I heard from a friend of a friend about this product. I was skeptical, because I've used coal tar and salicylic acid products before with minimal to no results, even ones with the same strength & ingredients... but when you're desperate, you'll try anything! Well when I went to order it, I realized there were two different MG217 shampoos - one with coal tar and one with salicylic acid. I wasn't sure which one my friend had used, so I got them both. For the first week, I washed my hair every day (I'm not usually an every day washer) with BOTH products - first with the salicylic acid wash, followed immediately with the coal tar shampoo, leaving both in for 5-10 minutes and then finishing with a regular conditioner. Overkill? Maybe, but it worked! After only 2 washes, my itching and dandruff was GREATLY reduced. After a week, it was nearly gone, and after 2 weeks, there was no more itching AT ALL and almost no dandruff!! I was so used to constantly scratching my scalp, that I had to keep reminding myself I didn't need to scratch because it didn't itch! Now, after about 2 months, all my itching and dandruff is GONE - COMPLETELY!!! People, I can't even begin to tell you what a miracle this is. I now only use one or the other of the two shampoos about every other wash, with regular shampoo on the days I'm not using the MG217 products and have always used regular conditioner. And NO, I have NOT received any free products, nor am I being paid to review them, although they should because they were so life changing for me that I would shout their praises from the roof tops! I am just a really grateful customer and wish I would have known about these shampoos YEARS ago. The cons: Really there's only 1 - the coal tar solution stinks to high heaven. As in, your hair will smell like freshly laid asphalt in the hot, Georgia summer. But is that any less embarrassing than clawing at your head in public like you're infested with lice and not being able to wear any dark colors because of the constant snowstorm of dandruff? Didn't think so. Plus, you won't need to use them daily for long because they are so effective. So don't let the smell deter you if you really want to solve your itching and dandruff problems. BOTTOM LINE - If you haven't already purchased one or both of these shampoos, then you must not be serious about wanting to get rid of your dandruff & itching. And also, good. Save these products for me, because I'm a customer for life!! ## Features - One 8 oz bottle of MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo - Psoriasis shampoo that relieves itchy scalp, irritation, scaling and redness - Conditioning shampoo provides scalp treatment that slows cell growth and controls build-up - Helps restore scalp's healthy appearance - Medicated shampoo recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B009ZBMVHU | | Active Ingredients | Coal Tar | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #8,167 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #234 in Hair Shampoo | | Brand | MG217 | | Brand Name | MG217 | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 9,244 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00012277502088 | | Hair Type | All | | Item Dimensions | 1.94 x 1.94 x 7.5 inches | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Coal Tar Shampoo | | Item Weight | 18.14 g | | Liquid Volume | 8 fluid ounces | | Manufacturer | Wisconsin Pharmacal - HPC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 5208 | | Material Type Free | Alcohol Free | | Model Number | 5208 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Coal Tar, Psoriasis Shampoo | | Product Benefits | Conditioning,Anti-Dandruff | | Recommended Uses For Product | Dermatitis, Psoriasis | | Scent | Herbal | | Scent Name | Herbal | | Suitable Hair Color | All Hair Colors | | UPC | 012277502088 077344089749 885555170428 885322772114 885406382116 885612353917 | | Unit Count | 8 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** MG217 - **Hair Type:** All - **Item Form:** Liquid - **Scent:** Herbal ## Images ![Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 8 Fl Oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gBKjxaWOL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do you counteract the smell? Especially if you wash your hair (not just your scalp), what do you do about the tar smell?** A: The smell doesn't bother me. I like that this shampoo doesn't try to cover it up with super-sweet-smelling gunk like so many others do. Those fragrances, I find intolerable. This just smells like... well, tar. It's a pretty clean smell in my opinion. And it rinses out pretty completely, anyway. So I would advise, just be sure to rinse thoroughly! **Q: Do I use conditioner?** A: You can use conditioner ... **Q: How does this bottle compare with the tube? both are labelled mg217 with 3% coal tar?** A: I have never seen it in a tube! This shampoo is a liquid and works well. **Q: what color is the formula??** A: The color of this shampoo is a greenish color. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Takes some time to work but is effective for medication related scalp psoriasis *by S***N on May 5, 2016* It has been nearly two months now and I have been using the shampoo twice a week and I have to say that it really does work -- but it takes quite a bit of time to start working. My experience with this product has been very different than others. Due to the medications I had been taking, I had developed an itchy scalp and needed a soothing shampoo. My GP recommended that I look for a shampoo with coal tar and after a lot of research I decided to give this product a try. When I first started using the product however, I was ready to send it back as being defective. Within minutes of rinsing the shampoo off my head I felt a burning sensation on my temples and behind my ears! I panicked and just rinsed my head again but this did not subside the sensation. I thought perhaps I was having an allergic reaction. However, with 30 minutes my scalp calmed down and the burning sensation faded. Days later I did notice that my scalp wasn't feeling so itchy and hot anymore. The shampoo had actually worked! So I gave it another try. Once more, after washing the shampoo off, my temples and ears were burning. But the burning subsided after a half hour or so and wasn't as intense as the first time. Now, after nearly 2 months, the shampoo is working like a dream. My head is feeling almost normal again while I'm continuing my medications. I find that I have to use this shampoo only once a week for it to be effective. My hair is also nice and shiny. After much trial and error here are a few things that I learned: 1) I stopped using other shampoos while using this shampoo. Since my scalp was reacting to the medication in my bloodstream, I figured I didn't need to dehydrate it and drown it in any more chemicals than was necessary. 2) I was initially letting the coal tar shampoo "marinate" my head for 5 minutes. The instructions say to let the shampoo sit for a "few minutes". I think this is too long. 3 minutes works best. 3) I stopped using hot water to rinse off my head when using this shampoo. Instead, I now use lukewarm water and keep my hair washing separate from my showers. This also helps with calming down a hot and itchy scalp. 4) For the first 4 weeks I used the shampoo twice a week. Then after that, I cut back to once a week. The shampoo does take some time to work but once it starts working, you don't have to use much of it. 5) It is very important that when you are washing your hair you use your fingers to apply the shampoo to your scalp and not just let it rest on the top layer of your hair. 6) Finally, make sure to shake the bottle vigorously just prior to use. This will make sure that the coal tar bits are evenly dispersed throughout the shampoo before you use it. Overall, I found this shampoo to be very effective for my scalp condition. While it does take a while to get working (nearly a month in my case), once it does, the shampoo provides much needed cooling relief to my poor head. The only other downside I'd warn other about is that the smell is quite strong and does linger on your hair for some days afterwards (though its potency subsides). The smell is very similar to Neutragena's T-Gel shampoo -- but more medicinal. I hope my experience and review has helped you. If so, I'd appreciate it if you could give me a thumbs up! Any questions about the product? Please let me know in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Throw all your other dandruff shampoos away and BUY THIS NOW!! *by A***Y on July 23, 2020* I have been suffering from an intensely itchy scalp and horrible dandruff for 25+ years. I have fought it down with other products over the years, but it has never gone away, nor has the constant itching. In the past 2-3 years, it has gotten significantly worse and I would claw at my scalp until it bled, sometimes even waking up at night to scratch it, and my shoulders constantly looked like I lived in the Arctic. To say I was desperate for some relief was an understatement. And yes, I have tried nearly every product on the market that claims to relieve dandruff and itching, including making some of my own. Then I heard from a friend of a friend about this product. I was skeptical, because I've used coal tar and salicylic acid products before with minimal to no results, even ones with the same strength & ingredients... but when you're desperate, you'll try anything! Well when I went to order it, I realized there were two different MG217 shampoos - one with coal tar and one with salicylic acid. I wasn't sure which one my friend had used, so I got them both. For the first week, I washed my hair every day (I'm not usually an every day washer) with BOTH products - first with the salicylic acid wash, followed immediately with the coal tar shampoo, leaving both in for 5-10 minutes and then finishing with a regular conditioner. Overkill? Maybe, but it worked! After only 2 washes, my itching and dandruff was GREATLY reduced. After a week, it was nearly gone, and after 2 weeks, there was no more itching AT ALL and almost no dandruff!! I was so used to constantly scratching my scalp, that I had to keep reminding myself I didn't need to scratch because it didn't itch! Now, after about 2 months, all my itching and dandruff is GONE - COMPLETELY!!! People, I can't even begin to tell you what a miracle this is. I now only use one or the other of the two shampoos about every other wash, with regular shampoo on the days I'm not using the MG217 products and have always used regular conditioner. And NO, I have NOT received any free products, nor am I being paid to review them, although they should because they were so life changing for me that I would shout their praises from the roof tops! I am just a really grateful customer and wish I would have known about these shampoos YEARS ago. The cons: Really there's only 1 - the coal tar solution stinks to high heaven. As in, your hair will smell like freshly laid asphalt in the hot, Georgia summer. But is that any less embarrassing than clawing at your head in public like you're infested with lice and not being able to wear any dark colors because of the constant snowstorm of dandruff? Didn't think so. Plus, you won't need to use them daily for long because they are so effective. So don't let the smell deter you if you really want to solve your itching and dandruff problems. BOTTOM LINE - If you haven't already purchased one or both of these shampoos, then you must not be serious about wanting to get rid of your dandruff & itching. And also, good. Save these products for me, because I'm a customer for life!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s the best bang for your buck *by B***E on May 17, 2023* I’ve been battling with scalp psoriasis my whole life. I’ve tried it all. Everything OTC, prescription, holistic, etc. you name it, I’ve tried it. This shampoo is good, but definitely not “holy grail”. I’m disappointed that I didn’t get the results I’m looking for, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to discontinue using this. Pros: stops the itching immediately, reduces or completely removes patches, clarifies and gets rid of any flakiness, does not burn the scalp, and does not dry out my color treated hair. Cons: SMELLS SO BAD. Be prepared for that. It’s absolutely rancid. Does not help or get rid of bumps/plaques (pls consult a dermatologist to get a steroid for that, do not rely on OTC products for that), and for desired results, you will have to use more than twice a week (again, pls consult your physician on using more often, as the ingredients can cause sensitivity to sunlight and styling products) I use this multiple times a week and typically give my scalp 1-2 days rest with a gentle shampoo. I massage it into my scalp with a scalp massager and leave it on for 5-15 minutes. It doesn’t burn, or leave a tingly sensation like some tea tree or peppermint shampoos do. It just stinks. Be wary of using this if you color your hair and make sure you don’t wash with this shampoo prior to coloring. Could cause some damage. I’ve had no issues with this stripping the color from my hair. Works well with conditioners and the styling products I use (leave in conditioner, curl cream, pomade). Lastly I cannot stress enough, PROTECT YOUR SCALP FROM SUN EXPOSURE WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT. Wear a hat, or a scarf. But be careful and don’t burn your scalp!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Shampoo 8 Fl Oz - MG217 Multi Symptom Relief 2% Coal Tar Medicated Psoriasis Ointment oz Jar, 4 Oz - MG217 Psoriasis Dead Sea Exfoliating Bar Soap - Dead Sea Salt, Mud, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E & Rose Geranium Oil for Psoriasis Skincare, 3.2oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/2370752-psoriasis-medicated-conditioning-3-coal-tar-shampoo-8-fl-oz](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/2370752-psoriasis-medicated-conditioning-3-coal-tar-shampoo-8-fl-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*