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Active Ingredients

Coal Tar

Often labeled as: Pixal

⚠️ CAUTION: The old-school, heavy-duty psoriasis treatment.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Pregnancy Safety Avoid
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Comedogenic (0-5) 4 / 5
Irritancy (0-5) 3 / 5

🔬 How It Actually Works

A thick, black, highly odorous byproduct of coal processing. While it is FDA-approved and highly effective for severe psoriasis and dandruff (by slowing rapid skin cell growth), it contains known carcinogens and is messy.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Stops severe scalp scaling, psoriasis plaques, and intense dandruff.

💡 Pro Tip

Leaves a strong chemical odor and increases sun sensitivity significantly.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It's a natural botanical extract.

The Science

It is a harsh, highly complex industrial hydrocarbon mixture.