Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml

Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml belongs to a medication class called 'keratolytic agent', primarily used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and dandruff, as well as control seborrheic dermatitis (characterised by scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml reduces the hardening, thickening, and scaling of the skin. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales.

Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml contains Salicylic acid and Coal tar. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine which softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin. It is also an anti-inflammatory agent and a topical antibacterial. Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic. It works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itchiness.

Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml is for topical use only (for skin application). Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml may cause common side effects, such as warmth, a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml or other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes; rinse with water if contact occurs. Avoid applying Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml to broken or infected skin. To prevent sensitivity, protect treated areas from direct sunlight.

Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml is used in the treatment of Psoriasis and Seborrheic dermatitis. The detailed uses of Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml are as follows:

• Treatment of Psoriasis: Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml helps reduce the symptoms of psoriasis, such as scaling, inflammation, and erythema, by promoting skin shedding and reducing excessive cell growth.
• Control of Seborrheic Dermatitis: Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml can help manage seborrheic dermatitis, particularly on the scalp, by alleviating flaking and scaling while providing moisture to the affected area.
• Treatment of Dandruff: Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml helps control dandruff and flaky skin.

• Use Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml twice a week, or as directed by your physician.
• Apply a generous amount to the wet scalp and gently massage until a lather forms. Leave for a few minutes and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Avoid contact with the eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.

Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml consists of Salicylic acid (peeling agent) and Coal Tar (keratoplastic). It is used to treat psoriasis and control seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine that increases skin moisture and dissolves the substances that cause skin cells to stick together, thereby breaking down clumps of keratin (a hair protein), removing dead skin cells, and softening the skin. Coal tar is a keratoplastic (thickens the keratin layers) agent that causes the shedding of dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slows down skin cells' growth, decreasing scaling and dryness and relieving itchiness.

Do not use Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or mucous membrane; rinse with water if contact occurs. Avoid applying Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml to broken or infected skin. To prevent sensitivity, protect treated areas from direct sunlight. Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml may temporarily discolour blond, bleached, or tinted hair. Do not use Softar Shampoo Scalp Soultion 60 ml for prolonged periods without consulting the doctor.