Tar Shampoo & pg/bf.

[Rainbowbrite]

Not sure if this is an appropriate section but it will do for now :o

I have psoriasis on my scalp & need to use a Coal Tar Shampoo to relieve it, but noticed on the bottle that it says "not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding" :eek: I'm still bf MJ & we're sorta ttc (if it happens its meant to be). So now i'm scared. Should I stop using it? Can anyone recommend anything else that will work?

Its the only thing that has worked in the past & have only used it once since buying it, then noticed the warning :(

[Beany]

Have you tried Nizoral?

[Shanaynay]

Call Motersafe at the Royal Hospital for Women :yes:
They give great advice with what you should or shouldn't use :)


MotherSafe is a telephone advice and counselling service for pregnant or breastfeeding women who have been exposed to chemicals, medications, radiation or infections.

Located at the Royal Hospital for Women, the state-wide service provides information to women who are planning a pregnancy, are already pregnant or breastfeeding. The service also gives advice to health care professionals.

MotherSafe can be contacted on 9382 6539 for Sydney residents, or 1800 647 848 for NSW residents outside Sydney.

[ryma]

I also Have Psoriasis on my scalp and the dermatoligist prescribed Celestone M Cream and a Tar based cream to be used rotatingly. I use a Dandruff shampoo to wash it out. He also told me that all my creams were safe during pregnancy and BF!