Description
Product Details
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo is a herbal fragranced scalp treatment for dry itchy skin caused by conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and dandruff in children and adults over the age of 12 years. Alphosyl not only treats the scalp but it also leaves your hair feeling clean and nourished in one simple step.
What is Alphosyl?
Alphosyl 2 in 1 medicated shampoo contains the active ingredient alcoholic extract of coal tar. Coal tar is an effective treatment for reducing dry, itchy skin and when combined within a shampoo can be easily applied to the scalp to help ease irritated skin caused by psoriasis, eczema and dandruff.
Because Alphosyl 2 in 1 formula contains both shampoo and conditioner it can be used on its own up to twice a week for 4 weeks to clean and moisturise, not only your scalp but your hair as well.
What is Alphosyl used for?
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo is used to treat the following dry and itchy skin conditions that affect the scalp:
- Psoriasis
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis
- Eczema
- Dandruff
How does Alphosyl work?
The active ingredient in Alphosyl shampoo is an alcoholic extract of coal tar. Coal tar works as a keratoplastic, which means it relieves itching by breaking down the keratin in the skin.
The coal tar causes the skin to shed the top layer of dead cells and slows down the growth of new skin cells, which reduces scaling, dryness and relieves itching and irritation.
Alphosyl Shampoo side effects
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo, like other medicated products, can cause some people to experience unwanted side effects. For more details on side effects go to the side effects section on this page.
Alphosyl Shampoo & hair loss
One of the unwanted side effects some people have reported when using Alphosyl 2 in1 shampoo is hair loss, thinning and abnormal hair texture. This is because the coal tar which is contained within Alphosyl can cause the hair to become dry and brittle.
Alphosyl 2 in 1, unlike other dry scalp treatments, however also contains conditioner, which reduces the number of hair breakages by nourishing the hair alongside treating the scalp.
For more information on side effects associated with the use of Alphosyl 2 in 1 formula, please see the side effects section on this page.
Alternative to Alphosyl
If you are suffering from a dry skin condition such as psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis on areas of the body other than your scalp you may have previously used Alphosyl cream, which has now been discontinued in the UK.
Alphosyl warnings
For a full list of warnings and precautions please read the Patient Information Leaflet.
- Do not use Alphosyl 2 in 1 shampoo to treat infected, open or damaged skin; including pustular psoriasis, as this may cause your condition to worsen.
- Please be aware that Alphosyl can stain skin and clothes and in rare cases can cause temporary changes to hair colour. This will resolve once treatment is stopped.
- Alphosyl may cause increased UV light sensitivity. Avoid using sunlamps and spending a long time in the sun during use.
- If you are using any other medication, speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Alphosyl 2 in 1 shampoo.
Alphosyl & pregnancy
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using Alphosyl shampoo. If you use Alphosyl shampoo while breastfeeding you must wash off the shampoo thoroughly before doing so.
Alphosyl ingredients
Alphosyl contains the active ingredient: 5% w/w alcoholic extract of Coal Tar.
Other ingredients include: Sodium lauryl sulphate, ammonium lauryl sulphate, guarhydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, patent blue V (E 131), propylhydroxybenzoate (E 216), methylhydroxybenzoate (E 218).
Alphosyl 2 in 1 formula also contains parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reactions, which could be delayed.
Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo is a herbal fragranced scalp treatment for dry itchy skin caused by conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and dandruff in children and adults over the age of 12 years. Alphosyl not only treats the scalp but it also leaves your hair feeling clean and nourished in one simple step.
Alphosyl 2 in 1 formula can be bought online at The Independent Pharmacy without a prescription.
If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using Alphosyl straight away. If your symptoms do not improve or you are worried about any side effects, speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
- New hair loss, thinning or texture
- Rash, pain, swelling at the application site
- Increased skin irritation, dryness, reddening, itching which may feel like a burning sensation on the skin
- Hair colour changes
- Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
