Equate Extra Strength Anti Dandruff Shampoo with 4.0% Coal Tar for Scalp and Hair Care, 6 fl oz, Compare to Neutrogena T/Gel

You must be patient with lathering. Follow the instructions on the box and make sure that you get it in all the way to the scalp and massage there on your scalp (hard or soft) for a few minutes, then wash. It does smell like coconut. Has a slight odor, but (I assume) it's like-medical grade - so this is to be expected. The odor goes away fast. Generous amount for the price when you find it on sale. Use the recommended amount.

If you have scalp concerns USE THIS. My daughter has terrible dandruff and some scalp psoriasis. Weve used everything from prescription shampoos, head and shoulders, selsun blue, salicylic acid,we even had scalp scraping and treatments done as a scalp specialist. Weve been using the lower dose of this product and it worked really well. Bought this higher percentage because of a flare up of symptoms, and within 2 washes her head is almost clear! It smells like death, but you really get used to it. As long as you rinse it all out, your hair won't hold the smell. I have read you need to be careful in the sunlight and you shouldnt use long term, but it really is our saving grace. I'll never go back to head and shoulders for any of us.