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      Dermveda Folliculitis Shampoo for itchy dry scalp, flaking and scaling — 8 fl oz bottle with sulfur and tea tree
      Dermveda folliculitis shampoo benefits — medicated antifungal sulfur, tea tree oil and rosemary for scalp relief
      Key ingredients — sulfur, tea tree, neem and karanja oil for folliculitis, dandruff and flaking scalp
      Why you'll love Dermveda folliculitis shampoo — soothes itch, reduces flakes, calms inflamed follicles
      How to use Dermveda folliculitis shampoo — wet, massage, leave 2–3 minutes, rinse thoroughly
      Clean formula — no sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance
      Dermveda folliculitis shampoo bottle with rosemary and tea tree sprigs on a stone surface
      Woman in a white robe massaging Dermveda folliculitis shampoo into her scalp in a bright bathroom
      Medicated · Sulfur + Tea Tree Folliculitis · Dandruff · Itchy scalp
      Dermveda · Medicated Scalp Care

      Folliculitis Shampoo for Itchy Dry Scalp, Flaking & Scaling

      A medicated, plant-forward shampoo that calms folliculitis bumps, itchy dry scalp, flaking and scaling — powered by sulfur, tea tree, neem and karanja, and free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrance.

      FolliculitisDandruffItchy Dry ScalpFlaking & ScalingNo SulfatesMade in USA
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      2 × 8 fl oz
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      USDA Organic Botanicals
      Cruelty Free
      Vegan
      Made in USA
      92%
      felt less itching within 14 days of use
      88%
      saw visibly fewer flakes & scales on the scalp
      8 oz
      medicated bottle — one calm bathroom ritual
      0
      sulfates, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance
      Why people switch

      For scalps worn out by flare-ups — and people worn out by shampoos that don't hold.

      Bumps that come back, flakes on dark shirts, an itch you can't scratch in public. This wash was built for that cycle — with simple promises and no clinical theatre.

      Quiet reassurance

      The flakes on your shoulders every time you wear black

      You don't need another 'anti-dandruff' shampoo that smells medicinal and dries you out. A gentle sulfur + tea tree formula that actually targets folliculitis, dandruff and seborrheic flare-ups — without the sting.

      You're not alone

      The sore, itchy bumps at the back of your scalp

      Recurring scalp folliculitis is more common than people say out loud. This medicated shampoo goes after the root — Malassezia yeast and follicular bacteria — while calming redness and soreness.

      Permission to switch

      The prescription route that leaves your scalp raw

      Ketoconazole and coal tar work, but they can strip the barrier and leave hair brittle. A plant-forward, sulfur-based bath lets you break the flare cycle — treat the scalp, respect the hair.

      You deserve this

      A shower that doesn't smell like a pharmacy aisle

      Softly herbal rosemary and tea tree instead of harsh chemical sting. A calm ritual — for a tender scalp and a self-conscious you.

      Why people switch to Dermveda Folliculitis Shampoo — medicated sulfur and tea tree calm itch, flakes and folliculitis bumps
      Why it works

      Medicated where it counts, gentle everywhere else.

      The loudest complaints about ketoconazole, coal tar and drugstore anti-dandruff shampoos are strong smell, dryness and hair damage. This one is medicated where it needs to be and plant-forward everywhere else.

      • Calms folliculitis bumps, itch and inflamed follicles
      • Reduces dandruff, flaking and scaling within 2–3 weeks
      • No sulfates, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance
      Side by side

      Dermveda vs. typical folliculitis & dandruff shampoos

      Same job — calmer scalp, fewer flakes, fewer bumps — without the harsh base, the medicinal smell or the straw-like hair most medicated shampoos leave behind.

      Dermveda Medicated
      Typical competitor
      Active philosophy
      Sulfur 8X + tea tree + neem — medicated botanicals that target folliculitis, dandruff and Malassezia yeast
      Ketoconazole, coal tar or high-dose salicylic acid — effective but often drying, strong-smelling and harsh on the hair shaft
      Scalp safety
      One bottle for folliculitis, itchy dry scalp, flaking and scaling — barrier-respecting, hair-safe pH
      Rotating multiple prescriptions or drugstore actives, each with warnings about overuse and dryness
      Clean formula
      No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance — safe around a sensitive, inflamed scalp
      SLS/SLES sulfates, synthetic fragrance and preservatives that can worsen an already-flaring scalp
      Feel after use
      Scalp feels calm and cool, hair soft and lightweight, bathroom smells softly herbal — not medicinal
      Squeaky, stripped hair and a lingering medicinal smell that clings to pillows and hats
      Emotional tone
      Gentle reassurance for people worn out by flare-ups — a calm shower, not a clinical routine
      Loud clinical claims that mirror the anxiety folliculitis and dandruff already create
      Everyday wearability
      Sulfate-free, color-safe base you can keep using weekly once the flare calms
      Strong actives most people are told to stop using once symptoms settle
      Botanical spotlight — sulfur, tea tree, neem and karanja for folliculitis and dandruff relief
      Botanical quartet

      Sulfur, tea tree, neem & karanja.

      Medicated antifungal

      Sulfur 8X HPUS

      The gold-standard active for folliculitis, seborrheic dandruff and yeast-driven flakes — keratolytic, calming and clinically trusted for decades.

      Scalp soothing

      Tea Tree Oil

      Melaleuca alternifolia helps calm inflamed follicles and reduce the bacteria behind painful, itchy bumps — a softer alternative to harsh medicated actives.

      Ayurvedic anti-microbial

      Neem

      A trusted Ayurvedic botanical that targets the root of recurring scalp infections and flaking — without stripping the scalp barrier.

      Barrier restore

      Karanja Oil

      A lipid-rich Ayurvedic oil that rebuilds the scalp barrier so itch, redness and flakes don't keep returning after every wash.

      Ingredient spotlight

      Four botanicals. One quietly effective medicated shampoo.

      Every ingredient earns its place — treating folliculitis and dandruff where it needs to, soothing everywhere else. A calm, medicated wash your scalp can actually tolerate week after week.

      Sulfur 8X HPUS — Sulfur (Homeopathic, USP)
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      Sulfur (Homeopathic, USP)

      Sulfur 8X HPUS

      Keratolytic and antifungal — clinically used for folliculitis, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis to reduce flakes and follicular inflammation.

      J Drugs Dermatol, 2020
      Tea Tree Oil — Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
      02 / 04
      Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

      Tea Tree Oil

      A 5% tea tree oil shampoo significantly reduced dandruff severity and scalp itch in a controlled clinical trial.

      J Am Acad Dermatol, 2002 (PMID 12451368)
      Neem — Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
      03 / 04
      Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract

      Neem

      Broad-spectrum botanical active against Malassezia yeast and Staph bacteria — the pair implicated in chronic scalp folliculitis.

      Phytother Res, 2016 (PMID 27453425)
      Karanja Oil — Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
      04 / 04
      Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

      Karanja Oil

      Traditional Ayurvedic oil used to calm itchy, inflamed skin and rebuild a compromised scalp barrier between washes.

      J Ethnopharmacol, 2015 (PMID 25907977)
      How to use

      A simple 4-step medicated scalp ritual.

      1. 1
        Wet scalp thoroughly

        Saturate hair with warm (not hot) water so the medicated lather can spread evenly across the scalp from front to nape.

      2. 2
        Massage into scalp

        Work a coin-sized amount into a gentle lather. Massage into the scalp for 2–3 minutes so sulfur and tea tree can do their work. Avoid eyes.

      3. 3
        Leave & rinse

        Leave on for 2–3 minutes for the antifungal actives to settle in, then rinse completely with warm water until the water runs clear.

      4. 4
        Use 2–3× per week

        For active folliculitis, dandruff or flaking, use 2–3 times a week for the first 4 weeks — then taper to weekly as your scalp calms.

      How to use Dermveda folliculitis shampoo — wet, massage, leave 2–3 minutes, rinse
      Calm scalp ritual — a woman massaging Dermveda folliculitis shampoo into her scalp
      Results framing

      Flakes gone. Scalp calm. Hair soft.

      "I'd tried Nizoral, T/Gel and two prescriptions. This is the first shampoo that cleared my folliculitis without leaving my hair straw-like."

      — David R. · Verified buyer
      • Calms folliculitis bumps and itchy inflamed follicles
      • Reduces flaking and scaling within 2–3 weeks
      • Softly herbal finish — no medicinal smell on your pillow
      Dermveda folliculitis shampoo — no sulfates, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance, safe for a sensitive scalp
      Clean by design

      Medicated where it matters. Gentle everywhere else.

      Medicated sulfur, tea tree, neem and karanja do the heavy lifting against folliculitis bumps, yeast-driven flakes and scaling — without the harsh base most medicated shampoos hide behind.

      No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance and no coal tar. The lather stays soft, the scent stays lightly herbal, and your hair doesn't end up squeaky, straw-like or smelling clinical.

      That balance is the whole point: strong enough for an active flare, kind enough to use every week while your scalp barrier rebuilds.

      Medicated · sulfate-free · scalp-safe
      Questions answered

      FAQ

      Reviews

      A medicated wash people finally feel calm about.

      4.8
      Based on 1,287+ verified reviews

      Finally something that works

      I'd tried every cream at the dermatologist and was about to give up. Two weeks in with this and the folliculitis bumps at my nape have basically gone. No harsh smell either.

      Marcus J. · Miami, FL
      Verified
      2 weeks ago

      No more flakes on my black tops

      The flaking stopped by week two. My scalp doesn't feel tight or sore after washing — that alone was worth it.

      Ashley C. · San Diego, CA
      Verified
      1 month ago

      Honestly life-changing

      I'd tried Nizoral, T/Gel, prescription shampoos. This is the first one that didn't leave my hair straw-like while still clearing the itch.

      David R. · Brooklyn, NY
      Verified
      3 weeks ago

      Calm scalp, soft hair

      The tea tree smell is gentle, not medicinal. My scalp feels calm all day for the first time in years.

      Nicole H. · Nashville, TN
      Verified
      1 month ago

      Big improvement

      By day 10 I noticed way less itching. By day 30 the scaling behind my ears was gone. Wish the bottle were bigger.

      Amanda R. · Phoenix, AZ
      Verified
      2 months ago

      Peace of mind wash day

      Chronic scalp folliculitis for years. This is now part of my weekly routine and I don't dread it anymore.

      Kevin H. · Atlanta, GA
      Verified
      2 months ago
      Legal disclaimer

      For external use on the scalp only. Always read and follow label directions. Avoid contact with eyes. If your scalp condition worsens or does not improve within 4 weeks, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist. If you are on prescribed scalp medication, check with your provider before starting any new medicated shampoo.

      Folliculitis Shampoo · 2 × 8 fl oz
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