Denorex Shampoo is used for treating and preventing itching, flaking, and scaling of the scalp caused by dandruff

Dandruff

Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp . Dandruff is sometimes caused by frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is normal and common; about 487,000 cells/cm2 get released normally after...

 or seborrhea (oily, crusting, or scaling skin).

Denorex Shampoo is an anti-seborrheic

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin...

 that works by slowing the production of skin cells, which helps to reduce flakiness.

Denorex Shampoo is owned by Ultimark Products, which also produces Prell

Prell

Prell is a viscous, pearl green shampoo and conditioner product manufactured by Ultimark Products that according to its maker "...contains a unique 'rinse clean' formula that provides a thick, rich lather for clean, healthy hair."-History:...

. Ultimark bought the Denorex brand in 2009 from Prestige Brands

Prestige Brands

Prestige Brands, Inc. is a company that manufactures personal care and home cleaning products. It was formed by the merger of Medtech Products, Inc., Prestige Brands International, and The Spic and Span Company...

. The shampoo was originally developed by Whitehall Laboratories, later known as Whitehall-Robins Healthcare and then Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. Wyeth sold Denorex to Prestige Brands in 2002.

External links

• Denorex (website)
• Ultimark Products