DHS Body Wash

Zinc Pyrithione · Liquid · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Zinc Pyrithione 0.5%

Purpose

Purpose Skin protectant / Anti-seborrheic

Uses

Uses helps control and reduce the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis helps relieve flaking, scaling, redness and itching helps prevent recurrence when used regularly

Warnings

Warnings For external use only.

When using this product

When using this product avoid contact with eyes if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition covers a large area condition worsens or does not improve after regular use

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions use daily or as directed by a doctor apply to wet skin massage into affected areas leave on skin for several minutes rinse thoroughly

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, PEG-8 Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

Questions?

Questions Questions? Please call 1 (800) 423-2341

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Person and Covey (revised Mar 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

DHS Body Wash NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0096-0742Zinc Pyrithione 50 mg/mL
Liquid
Person and CoveyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0096-0814Zinc Pyrithione 5 mg/mL
Liquid
Person and CoveyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is DHS Body Wash used for?

Uses helps control and reduce the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis helps relieve flaking, scaling, redness and itching helps prevent recurrence when used regularly

Who makes DHS Body Wash?

DHS Body Wash is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Person and Covey.