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Active Ingredients

Coal Tar

Often labeled as: Pixal

โš ๏ธ 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
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Irritancy (0-5) 3 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

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

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Leaves a strong chemical odor and increases sun sensitivity significantly.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It's a natural botanical extract.

The Science

It is a harsh, highly complex industrial hydrocarbon mixture.