Dermo hair & scalp: pharmacy hair care for a sensitive scalp
Healthy, beautiful hair starts with a healthy scalp. The scalp is skin, and just like the skin on your face it can be sensitive, oily, dry, flaky or itchy. Ordinary shampoos often focus on the lengths and on scent, but pharmacy hair care brands develop their formulas around the scalp first. Dermo hair care uses gentle cleansing bases and targeted ingredients for dandruff, sensitive and itchy scalp, excess oil and hair that looks thinner, and it's tested for tolerance on sensitive skin.
In this collection you'll find dermo shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments, hair serums and hair masks from the leading French pharmacy hair care brands: Ducray, Klorane, René Furterer, Phyto, Vichy Dercos, Lierac, BioNike and Bioderma. Discover favourites such as Ducray Kelual DS and Squanorm anti-dandruff shampoos, Ducray Anaphase+ for hair that is losing density, René Furterer Astera for a sensitive scalp, René Furterer Triphasic for thinning hair, and Klorane's plant-based shampoos with peony, oat, nettle and mango. It's all part of our curated dermocosmetics range.
Find pharmacy hair care for your scalp concern
Anti-dandruff shampoo for a flaky scalp
Dandruff is very common and often linked to an imbalance on the scalp. Anti-dandruff shampoos with ingredients such as zinc pyrithione, piroctone olamine, salicylic acid or ciclopirox help reduce flakes and itching. Pharmacy brands offer separate formulas for dry dandruff and oily dandruff, and choosing the right one makes a real difference. Is the skin on your face flaky or red too? See dermo moisturizers and redness.
Shampoo for a sensitive, itchy and irritated scalp
If your scalp tingles, itches or feels tight after washing, choose an ultra-gentle, soothing shampoo for a sensitive scalp with calming ingredients like peony extract or thermal spring water. These formulas are often suitable for frequent use. Explore more soothing care for sensitive skin.
Shampoo for an oily scalp and greasy roots
If your hair looks greasy a day after washing, try a purifying shampoo that rebalances the scalp without stripping it. Harsh shampoos can make the scalp produce even more oil. Nettle and clay are classic pharmacy ingredients for oily roots.
Hair loss shampoo and treatments for thinning hair
Seasonal shedding, stress, hormonal changes and postpartum hair loss are common. Pharmacy brands offer stimulating shampoos, scalp serums and ampoules with ingredients like caffeine, peptides and plant extracts to support the look of fuller, thicker hair. Give these products at least 3 months of consistent use. For sudden or heavy hair loss, always consult your doctor. See also hair loss & thinning.
Dry, damaged and colour-treated hair
Nourishing shampoos, conditioners and hair masks with plant oils and butters restore softness and shine to lengths and ends, while still respecting a sensitive scalp.
Gentle hair care for babies and kids
Children's scalps are delicate too. Tear-free baby shampoos and cradle cap care are available in dermo baby & kids.
Key ingredients in dermo hair care
- Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine: help control dandruff.
- Salicylic acid: helps remove flakes and purify the scalp.
- Caffeine and peptides: stimulate the look of fuller hair.
- Peony extract: soothes a sensitive scalp (Klorane).
- Oat: extra-gentle cleansing for frequent use (Klorane).
- Nettle: helps balance oily roots.
- Essential oils: the signature of René Furterer's scalp treatments.
How to wash your hair for a healthy scalp
- Use lukewarm water. Hot water can irritate the scalp and stimulate oil.
- Massage shampoo into the scalp, not the lengths, with your fingertips (not nails) for 1–2 minutes.
- Leave treatment shampoos on for the time indicated on the pack, often 2–3 minutes.
- Apply conditioner to lengths and ends only.
- Alternate a treatment shampoo with a gentle shampoo for frequent use, if the pack recommends it.
Head-to-toe dermo care
A sensitive scalp often goes hand in hand with sensitive skin elsewhere. Complete your routine with gentle cleansers from dermo cleansers, barrier-repairing body balms from dermo bodycare and daily protection from dermo sunscreen. Remember that a sunburnt scalp parting is easy to miss. For targeted face treatments, explore dermo serums and dermo anti-aging.
Frequently asked questions about dermo hair care
What is the best shampoo for a sensitive scalp?
Choose an ultra-gentle, soothing shampoo from a pharmacy brand, such as formulas from Ducray, Klorane or René Furterer designed for a sensitive and irritated scalp.
How often should I use an anti-dandruff shampoo?
Typically two to three times a week during a treatment phase, then once a week to maintain results. Follow the instructions on the pack.
Can I use an anti-dandruff shampoo on colour-treated hair?
Many pharmacy anti-dandruff shampoos are gentle enough for coloured hair. Check the product description.
How long do hair loss treatments take to work?
Hair grows in cycles, so give any hair loss shampoo or scalp serum at least 3 months of consistent use before you judge the results.
Is it bad to wash my hair every day?
Not if you use a gentle shampoo made for frequent use. Pharmacy brands offer formulas specifically for daily washing.
Why is my scalp itchy after changing shampoo?
Fragrance and strong surfactants can irritate a sensitive scalp. Switch to a fragrance-light, soothing dermo shampoo and see our wider scalp care range.
Try pharmacy hair care for less: many shampoos and scalp treatments are available as dermo testers, with the same original formula at a lower price. Browse all dermocosmetics.
