Product Overview

COAL TAR & SALICYLIC ACID SOLUTION – 60 ml

  • eStaar solution is an anti-dandruff solution which contains coal tar and salicylic acid
  • It is fortified with conditioners which prevent dryness, moisturizes the hair, protect hair against harsh ingredients, save from environmental insults and offers anti-irritant properties
  • It therapeutically relieves itching & flaking associated with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis & psoriasis of the scalp

How does it work?

  • Salicylic acid is an keratolytic, or peeling agent, which works by causing the outer layer of skin to shed
  • It acts as a scale lifter, helping to soften and remove psoriasis scales as well as promotes shedding of psoriatic scales without affecting epidermis structure
  • Salicylic acid facilitates greater penetration of topical medication
  • Coal Tar reduces the turnover of the skin cells and reduces inflammation and have anti-scaling properties
  • It offers antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and inhibit keratinocyte proliferation
  • Benzalkonium Chloride acts as a surfactant

Ingredients

  • Coal tar 4.25%
  • Salicylic Acid 2%
  • Benzalkonium chloride 0.40%
  • Milk Protein
  • Cococin

Benefits

  • eStaar solution is fortified with Milk Protein (Casein) and Cococin which nourishes and moisturizes the scalp

  • It helps to Controls Scalp Build-up, Relieves Scalp Itch, Restores Moisture and Comforts Irritated Skin

Disease Overview

  • Scalp Psoriasis: – Is a common skin disorder that makes raised, reddish, often scaly scalp. It can pop up as a single patch or several, and can even affect your entire scalp.
  • Scalp psoriasis can be mild and almost unnoticeable. But it can also be severe, last a long time, and cause thick, crusted sores.

  • Pityriasis Capitis, commonly known as dandruff, is a common condition characterized by fluctuating symptoms that can be triggered by stress.
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common skin disease that causes an itchy rash with flaky scales. It causes redness on light skin and light patches on darker, it’s also called dandruff, cradle cap, seborrhoea, seborrheic eczema, and seborrheic psoriasis.

Warnings & Precautions

  • Salicylic acid can cause stinging, burning, and skin irritation, dryness, peeling, flaking of skin
  • Salicylic acid, with other acne products such as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide can increase dryness, peeling, or stinging
  • Should not be taken in patients having:
    • Diabetes
    • Impaired blood circulation
  • Report to the physician if the patients are allergic to Salicylic acid or any other drugs
  • Please consult with the dermatologist for use in pregnancy and lactation

Side effects

  • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
  • Skin irritation, photosensitivity of the skin
  • In addition, coal tar may cause acne like eruptions on the skin

Usage

Directions for Use

  • Before applying this medicine, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water
  • Apply enough medicine to work up a lather and rub well into the scalp for 5 minutes, then rinse
  • Apply the medicine again and rinse thoroughly

Storage

  • Store below 30 °C
  • Do not freeze
  • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Replace cap after every use
  • Keep out of reach of children