PHARMBANNER Anti-Fungal Shampoo for Folliculitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Scalp Psoriasis - Relieves Itchy & Dry Scalp

It's been a couple of months of use, but I must say, it really works! I bought it as a last ditch effort, as I was fighting a really bad outbreak of folliculitis along my neck line, as well as various places on my scalp. I've attributed to the use of my CPAP mask, as it was occurring where the strap was touching. The dermatologist prescribed a couple of different topical medications, but none of them worked. I also have naturally oily skin. I'd be the first to say that I don't particularly believe that any of the "natural" ingredients that are in this product really does anything--there is no real scientific research that proves any of them are effective for anything, a bunch of hooey for "crunchy" people looking for "natural" solutions. But there is an ingredient in this product that provides real relief and effective treatment. The product image here showing the ingredients do not match what is actually listed on the bottle. See my attached photo. The primary ingredients are basically water, soap, salt, citric acid, menthol and SALICYLIC ACID, something conveniently left out of their photo. And guess what that is--it's used for treating and preventing acne along with other skin conditions, like warts, psoriasis, calluses and corns. It's a mild exfoliant that breaks down a thin layer of skin and germs that live on and in that layer. This is real science, not a bunch of natural extracts that does who knows what, if anything. But, hey, this works in our favor for a change! But not everything has to be about science and efficacy. The other ingredients may have other benefits. The menthol is certainly really nice, providing a wonderful cooling effect and relief from hot, itchy scalp. It's tingly, and I love it. The scent of the shampoo is great--it's mild and not unpleasant, nothing overpoweringly fake, no strong artificial smelling perfumes added--a very gender-neutral scent. It may seem expensive for what looks like a small bottle, but a little goes a long way. Because it doesn't have a ton of fillers like most store-bought shampoos, I find that you only need a small amount to produce the same amount of lather. The key is to massage it onto your scalp, not just wash your hair with it. And once your condition clears up, I find that I only need to use it every other day, or even every two or three days. In two months, I'm not even halfway through the bottle. I hope this was helpful. Give it a shot!

All my life, I have had this reoccurring issue of painful, itchy, puss filled bumps on my scalp. It started getting so bad that I couldn't even do the simplest of things like brush or move my hair without having pain or bleeding from my scalp. I knew it was time that I had to try something or otherwise I wouldn't be able to grow out my hair to a long dream length (because I was having A LOT of hair fall and blocked hair follicles). I went to my not-so-nice dermatologist and he didn't even look at my scalp, just told me it sounded like dermatitis and prescribed me Ketoconazole shampoo... Seriously, I have the holy grail of oily hair and this stuff STILL dried out my hair so much and made it very frizzy and crusty! AND IT STILL DIDN'T DO ANYTHING! So again it was time for something new. I wasn't really sure what I had, so I suppose I was self diagnosing myself, but I swear to you every single symptom and photo pointed to Folliculitis. Alas, I turned to my tried and true, Amazon. Within the first search this shampoo came up and it was the only one with the best reviews, so of course I had to try it after reading multiple positive testimonies. I give my solid truth on everything when I say THIS STUFF WORKS!!! After the first wash my hair was SO SOFT and smelled like a baby!! Instantly my itchiness went away. After keeping a routine of washing my hair 3-4 times in one week, almost all my bumps went away! Continuing the second week, BUMPS BEGONE! So here what I did, I started off washing my hair for 4 days out of the first week. I double cleansed each time (look up the benefits of double cleansing for the scalp). The second week I washed my hair 2 times out of the week. I highly suggest using this shampoo with a good scalp brush for washing and possibly a build-up shampoo. I usually use the OUAI detox shampoo first and then finish off with this shampoo second. Thus the meaning of a double cleanse. Fast forward almost a year later, I have managed to grow out my hair to a wonderful length in a very healthy state with little to no hair fall! This is my third bottle so far since this shampoo lathers so easily and goes a long way! I promise you won't be disappointed by this! PHARMBANNER please don't ever stop making this stuff or change the formula!!!!

I rarely write reviews but I wanted to share my experience with this product in the hopes to help others like me. I am a 71 year old female with fairly thick hair and a history of oily skin. In recent years I have had increasing issues with what my dermatologist diagnosed as Folliculitis. He wrote prescriptions for a antibiotic pill and a dab-on antibiotic lotion. I didn't really want to take a pill forever and the lotion was very difficult to apply with thick hair on numerous break-out sores. I also tried all the well known shampoo products for this condition. On a desperate whim and seeing good reviews - I ordered the Pharmbanner Shampoo & Conditioner. I was not overly hopeful and NOW... I am incredibly impressed with my results !! I have used both products for about 2 months and the difference in my sores improved rapidly ! For over one month I have had absolutely NO sores or itching. AMAZING to me ! At first I washed my hair every other day but I prefer every third day just because I'm lazy about styling time for me after a shower. After the condition quickly improved dramatically I have returned to my 3 day schedule with no problems. I have no idea what MAGIC spell is in this shampoo. I see Salicylic acid listed but that is a main ingredient in other shampoos I have tried. So it must be the combination of ingredients ! I am so happy and hope this company stays around forever. I will note that the shampoo does not lather easily. I apply enough to work into my scalp and let sit for a few minutes. I'll admit that after waiting I have added a little head & shoulders that lathers well but never gave me any success by itself. After rinsing I used their Conditioner, which I also let sit on my hair for a few minutes. I don't use that much but it works very well ! I have my hair colored every 4 weeks to cover grey - and my hair is soft and shiny with NO color degradation. Thank you Pharmbanner - whoever you are !

I've used a lot of shampoos hoping for results but this one has been the only one to actually show promising results. Even the first use had noticeable results over the next couple days. So far I've been using it 2-3 times a week and while I wouldn't say I'm "cured" of my itchy flakey scalp, it is massively improved

I have had sores on my scalp that itch and burn and bleed. Id been spraying benadryl on my scalp witch felt like fire and also not good for your hair. My head has been a mess for years. I was using head and shoulders which I thought was helping bc my condition would slightly improve after each was only to have flakes then chunks and itchiness and sores continue getting worse between washes. I saw this and ordered it, in the set of shampoo and conditioner. Im not going when I say three unexpected things happened: 1. When I use super expensive top of the line hair products my hair will feel silky smothe as im rinsing in the shower. It immediately feels and looks nice but the sores are burning and scalp is itchy! When I used the conditioner: immediately my hair was SOFT and silky!!! It was as if I had picked this out for hair (not scalp) benefits!!! My hair is down to my butt in the back. After showering the brush went through its super easy! Having salon hair isn't what I was expecting! 2. My husband ket running his fingers through my hair commenting on how soft it is! Wh8ch i was not expecting! Im 40 so to have my hubs play with my hair again was so sweet ❤️ 💙 💜 3. Sores felt sooo soothed even while still in the shower... immediately soothed. Which I wasnt expecting. 4. And finally what I hoped but wasnt expecting would exceed my expectations: the itchiness not only went away during the wash, but after... and wasnt there the next day or the next one too. ZERO itchiness!!!! 5. These freekin sores! By wash 2... sores are almost totally healed and NO NEW ONES coming in!! So this set... Salon perfect soft hair, immediately helped with all symptoms, husband enjoying hair, itchiness gone even several days later, and sores healed. My father has sores on his scalp and I've already bought 2nd set of products for him. I hope everyone who gets this experiences the same immediate relief and shine that I did!!!

This shampoo feels refreshing and soothing on my scalp. I like that it creates a gentle lather and rinses clean without residue. After a few washes, my scalp feels calmer and more comfortable. The scent is mild and pleasant. Great product for keeping my scalp feeling balanced.

Amazing product. Been having scalp issues for years. Changed the shampoo many times and been using sulfate-free shampoo. Nothing helped. On a random look, I looked at Amazon and the products they have to cure scalp itching and sometimes pimples. I gave this product a shot. Used it daily for about 2 weeks. Amazing! My scalp is healthy and all the itching, bumps and whatever was on my scalp were gone. Just amazing and worth every penny. Give it a try.

I’ve struggled with itchy scalp and what I thought was dandruff for many years. I’ve tried all types of shampoos, including the most expensive ones that are meant for dry and itchy scalp. They never worked. My hair felt clean for a day and then it was back to itching and dandruff. I was finally diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis 2 years ago and got the right medicated shampoo that helps but it can get expensive over time. After much research I came across this shampoo. I tried it and immediately can tell difference, I loved it. It doesn’t have a scent but the important thing is that it doesn’t stink or smell like chemicals. I immediately felt a clean sensation in my scalp. I didn’t wash my hair for days and still felt no itching and it still felt clean. It also gives me the lather I need so I don’t waste shampoo. I gotta tell you guys, if you’ve struggled with dry itchy scalp and can’t seem to get rid of the flakes, I 100% recommend you try this one. Coming from someone who has spent thousands of a variety of shampoos, I can say that next to my prescription this one is the best. They have a lifetime customer out of me. At a very reasonable price, I promise it doesn’t get better than this one. I just wish they had some sort of a eucalyptus or rosemary scent. I would be more than happy to try and review their other products.