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Best alternative to T-Gel for scalp psoriasis now it's been discontinued?

53 replies

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 31/07/2025 14:20

Can't get proper coal tar soap any more and now t gel theraputic has gone too.

If you have psoriasis, what do you use?
Thanks.

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ThirdStorm · 31/07/2025 14:22

I'm back on Polytar (discontinued for a decade and only recently back). I've been getting it via Amazon.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 31/07/2025 14:51

Thank you. I'll give it a try

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yellowcupofhappy · 31/07/2025 15:02

I didn’t know t gel had been discontinued

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PigglyWigglyOhYeah · 31/07/2025 15:05

Polytar is good.

BloodandGlitter · 31/07/2025 18:02

Coal tar soap is still available in Tesco my DH uses the stinky stuff.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 31/07/2025 18:04

yellowcupofhappy · 31/07/2025 15:02

I didn’t know t gel had been discontinued

The dark coloured one that smell like coal tar soap. Haven't been able to find it in Tesco for a whole so I googled and read its been discontinued and there was a lawsuit in America about it containing an undisclosed ingredient.

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Bramshott · 31/07/2025 18:10

My DD is raving about a Philip Kingsley one - better than T-gel apparently!

Pootle40 · 31/07/2025 18:34

Another vote for Polytar. Once under control I use the body shop ginger shampoo for maintenance.

cadburygorilla · 31/07/2025 18:40

I switched to body shop ginger shampoo and it’s totally cleared the psoriasis and it’s still clear even though I’ve been using it for a few years now

Datafan55 · 31/07/2025 18:42

I was thinking I should get some of that the other day, damn!

I use Vosene (std version). It's not perfect but helps a bit.

applegingermint · 31/07/2025 18:47

Capasal worked well for me.

NewDogOwner · 31/07/2025 18:48

I have been using E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo for Very Dry, Itchy and Flaky Scalp. I saw a recommendation somewhere and thought it was worth a try. No more itching or flakes. It does return if I don't use it for a few washes.

thefirstmrsrochester · 31/07/2025 18:48

Plenty of t/gel shampoo in home bargains, and you can get the 2-in-1 in Sainsbury and Waitrose. I didn’t know that it was being discontinued so thanks for the heads up, I will be stocking up.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 31/07/2025 18:49

Oh, fuck.

Number two all over is sounding like my future now.

phlossy · 31/07/2025 18:50

Nizoral (the treatment one in tiny bottle)

rainbowsandraspberrygin · 31/07/2025 20:29

T gel Original dark one is still on Amazon

Maarva · 31/07/2025 20:51

I really like the T-gel 2 in 1 for itchy flaky scalp. Hope that’s not discontinued.

TorturedParentsDepartment · 01/08/2025 09:18

Just a moment's silence please for my brother's prescribed T-Gel that was the only stuff that ever worked to rectify all my teenage hair dye disasters...

OxfordInkling · 01/08/2025 09:22

rainbowsandraspberrygin · 31/07/2025 20:29

T gel Original dark one is still on Amazon

It’s a lie. I tried to buy it and they sent one of the newer shampoos with different active ingredients.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 01/08/2025 10:30

OxfordInkling · 01/08/2025 09:22

It’s a lie. I tried to buy it and they sent one of the newer shampoos with different active ingredients.

Same here. They sent the clear one.

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Magpiecomplex · 01/08/2025 10:33

Pootle40 · 31/07/2025 18:34

Another vote for Polytar. Once under control I use the body shop ginger shampoo for maintenance.

Same here. I haven't needed Polytar in ages, but this combination was always my go-to. I just use Body Shop Ginger now.

Izzycam · 02/08/2025 15:12

for the past 6 months I have used Nizoral with Ketoconazole (available on Amazon) expensive but worth it in my opinion.

spoonbillstretford · 02/08/2025 15:16

Just wet your hair in the shower, put a few drops of tea tree oil into your hands and massage into your scalp, leave a few minutes. Then use normal shampoo, rinse, conditioner etc. Don't poke your finger in your eyes or get it in your eyes.

spoonbillstretford · 02/08/2025 15:17

I know it's not coal tar but tea tree is great on the scalp.