DermaZinc Zinc Therapy Soap 3.75 oz bar - 3 Pack

It works as advertised

works great, a little on the expensive side

I have had tinea versicolor for many years. You really can't get rid of it. Under the right conditions of moist and oily skin, it starts growing again. It won't kill you, but it doesn't look good when you are in swimming suit. I have always used dermatologist prescription 2% selenium shampoo to treat it applied for about 10 minutes or so, and then showering it off. I also use Selsun type shampoo regularly applied all over the body. The generally works. A friend said they have been using the zinc based soap with success, so I thought I would try it out. I have purchased both this DemaZinc soap and Noble formula soap, and both seam to work well, but not quite as fast as the prescription selenium shampoo. Both Soaps have a neutral scent, which is great for me. I have dry skin, and both soaps, used as both shampoo and body bar, leave my skin moisturized. I recommend this product, if you can't get, or can't afford the prescription drug.

I have rather severe tinea versicolor, and the active ingredient in this soap is zinc pyrithione, which is supposed to lessen the symptoms. After going through one bar, I noticed no changes. However, this is due to the fact that it's a soap, and not designed to be left on the skin for the periods of time I'd need it to be there in order to lessen the symptoms. I wound up using a different product that greatly lessened the symptoms. So why am I rating this soap so high? Because it works for me as a "maintenance" soap, keeping the tinea at bay now that the symptoms are not so severe. Also, I'd buy this soap even if it didn't have zinc pyrithione: it lathers very well and has a pleasing yet subtle scent that isn't overpowering in the slightest. While I was hoping for a soap that would simply do the trick on its own, I recommend it for the reasons above. It's great as maintenance, and great as a soap in its own right.

This is a great replacement for ZNP Bar, which has been discontinued. I have sensitive skin that does not like change: I tried a new foundation recently that had added fragrance and got the worst acne of my life as a result. My cheeks were red, puffy, and suddenly had postules. I had several raised bumps and it even started to hurt. As a last-ditch effort before seeking the help of a dermatologist, I ordered this soap and after just two days of washing, I saw immediate results. Update: It's been two months now. With regular use, my skin is completely back to normal and it looks as though the allergic flare-up never happened. This soap saved me the hassle of a doctor's appointment, and I got my skin (and self-esteem) back! Some tips: -I highly recommended using a wooden/bamboo soap dish with slats to store this soap -- it will melt quickly in a traditional soap dish or if it sits in water. -As your skin is healing when using this soap, it may start to feel dry and you'll feel the need to exfoliate. Don't use a scrub or extra product to exfoliate -- just gently rub your face with your hands or a washcloth in the shower to get the dead skin off.