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For information and advice on topics like understanding your triggers, managing your symptoms and the treatment options available, check out our blog. 

Featured Posts

19.10.2020
The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index

If you’re living with psoriasis, you may have heard of the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, also known as PASI. But what is PASI, and what…

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20.10.2020
Psoriasis Information and Resources - Where to Look

Living with a chronic condition, like psoriasis, can sometimes lead you on a search for more facts and information.

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14.10.2020
What are the different types of psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition relating to the immune system. It can occur in different forms and there are some nuances between the …

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08.10.2020
Psoriatic Arthritis - An Overview

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis which affects both joints and tendons. It’s a chronic condition, which means that it’s managed ra…

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02.10.2020
Psoriasis and Hair Dye - What To Know

The process of colouring hair can be traced back to ancient times , with natural substances such as henna, saffron and indigo used  to tempo…

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04.06.2020
Psoriasis treatments - an overview

Though there is currently no cure for psoriasis, several treatment options are available to help keep the condition under control, including…

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20.04.2020
Psoriasis and diet - are they linked?

Although the underlying cause of psoriasis is unknown, a number of environmental factors are thought to contribute to the condition. Is ther…

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25.03.2020
Common triggers of psoriasis

What triggers psoriasis? The exact cause of the condition is not fully understood, but stress, alcohol, the weather and infections are known…

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26.03.2020
What causes an itchy scalp?

Common itchy scalp causes can include dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and contact dermatitis.

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27.03.2020
Psoriasis of the scalp - signs and symptoms

Symptoms of scalp psoriasis include the formation of red patches of skin covered in thick, silvery-white scales across part or all of the sc…

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25.03.2020
Psoriasis vs eczema - what's the difference?

It’s not easy to tell psoriasis and eczema apart, but differences in their appearance, how the conditions feel and where they show up can he…

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20.04.2020
Truth or myth: psoriasis home remedies

Do home remedies for psoriasis like salt baths, apple cider vinegar, oatmeal and omega-3 oils really work? Evidence is mixed, but studies sh…

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21.04.2020
The link between scalp psoriasis and hair loss

Does psoriasis cause hair loss? Not directly, but things like itching your scalp or removing scaly skin may lead to hair temporarily falling…

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22.04.2020
Psoriasis shampoo: how to choose yours

Find out how to choose the right scalp psoriasis shampoo by learning more about the different ingredients and what they are designed to do. …

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23.04.2020
What causes seborrhoeic dermatitis?

The causes of seborrhoeic dermatitis are not fully understood, although we do know that genes, hormones and environmental factors can have a…

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26.11.2020
Scalp Health A - Z

As with other parts of the body, there are lots of conditions which can affect the health of the scalp. In this latest blog, you’ll find an …

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  • How to Use

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    HD7 5QH

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Polytar Scalp Shampoo Coal Tar solution 4% for the treatment of scalp disorders including psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema and itching & scaling. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy. Use as described in the leaflet or as directed by your pharmacist or doctor. Use of Polytar is suitable for adults and children aged 12+. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Always read the label.

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