Dandruff & Scalp HealthShampoo
T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated November 3, 2026
3% salicylic acid shampoo clears scalp buildup and itch; strips natural oils.
What the community says
A 3% salicylic acid treatment shampoo loosens stubborn scalp buildup and helps itchy, oily flakes. It suits occasional, targeted washing, especially alongside a rotation, but frequent use can leave curls, lengths, and already-dry scalps stripped.
What this means for you
What people love
- 3% salicylic acid targets stubborn, buildup-heavy dandruff
- Cuts itch and oiliness, sometimes reducing dry-shampoo dependence
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Real Reddit threads — 58 mentions across 25 threads
Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/HaircareScience and 4 more, summarized.
“Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - This and T-sal are my HG shampoos for my scalp, I alternate them every time I wash my hair.”
Positive
“I cannot say how much they have saved my sensitive scalp.”
Positive
“My hair and scalp have never felt healthier.”
Positive
“Also T-Sal. I can't find it anywhere anymore!”
Mentioned
“T-sal 2% salicylic acid shampoo on your face”
Positive
“For exfoliants that don’t irritate”
Positive
“a few times a week with no issue”
Positive
“Neutrogena T/Sal 3% Salicylic Acid Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is the best thing I've used since moving to the US!”
Mentioned
“T/SAL shampoo”
Positive
“New routine: T/SAL shampoo”
Positive
“T-Sal and tea tree oil make the flakes 10x worse”
Cautionary
“Yup, T-sal is shampoo with salicylic acid, actually made it worse.”
Cautionary
