| abstract |
A medicated shampoo composition for treating scalp disorders comprising a safe and effective combination of pharmacologically active ingredients is disclosed. The active ingredients comprise between approximately 0.1% but less than approximately 0.5% by weight of a hydrocortisone in combination with between approximately 2.5% but less than approximately 5.0% by weight of colloidal sulfur disposed in an appropriate shampoo base. Preferred embodiments also include approximately 0.1% to approximately 0.5% by weight of salicylic acid as a catalyst for the colloidal sulfur and as a local mild semi-irritant. |