| Over-the-counter preparations |
| Coal tar shampoo | Twice per week | Contact dermatitis, folliculitis, photosensitivity | $5 for 130 mL |
| Selenium sulfide shampoo | Twice per week | Alopecia, hair discoloration, irritation | $7 for 325 mL |
| Tea tree oil shampoo | Daily | Allergic contact dermatitis, irritation | $14 for 473 mL |
| Zinc pyrithione shampoo | Twice per week | Irritation | $5 for 420 mL |
| Topical antifungals |
| Ciclopirox 1% shampoo (Loprox) | Daily initially, then twice per week | Burning, contact dermatitis, pruritus | $59 ($527) for 120 mL |
| Ketoconazole 2% shampoo (Nizoral) | Daily initially, then twice per week | Irritation, pruritus, xeroderma | $16 ($63) for 120 mL |
| Topical corticosteroids |
| Betamethasone valerate 0.12% foam (Luxiq) | Twice daily | Hypopigmentation, pruritus, skin atrophy, stinging | $88 ($274) for 50 g |
| Clobetasol 0.05% shampoo (Clobex), alternating with ketoconazole 2% shampoo | Each twice weekly, alternating medications, for up to two weeks | Burning, erythema, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, pruritus, skin atrophy | $144 ($644) for 118 mL |
| Fluocinolone 0.01% shampoo (Capex) | Daily | Burning, dryness, hypopigmentation, skin atrophy | NA ($364 for 120 mL) |
| Fluocinolone 0.01% solution (Synalar) | Once or twice daily | Burning, cough, fever, hypopigmentation, pruritus, rhinorrhea, skin atrophy | $32 ($289) for 60 mL |
