Alphosyl Medicated Shampoo for the treatment of Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Eczema, Itching scalp and Dandruff. **Key Benefits:** - Contains Alcoholic extract of Coal tar 5% w/w - Suitable for adults and children above 12 years - Relieves itching - Helps breakdown keratin Alphosyl 2 in 1 Shampoo is used to treat scalp conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, itchiness and scaling due to these conditions and dandruff. The active ingredient in Alphosyl 2-in-1 Medicated Shampoo is alcoholic extract of coal tar which relieves itching and is an anti-scaling agent which helps breakdown keratin (part of the skin\'s structure). Suitable for adults and children above 12 years. Alphosyl shampoo should not be used in children under the age of 12 unless you are told to do so by your doctor. What causes dandruff? Dandruff is a common skin condition that lots of people experience at one point or another. When you have dandruff, the skin on your scalp becomes itchy and dry, and as your dry skin flakes away you may notice white or grey flecks of it in your hair.