Barrier, P&G to combine dandruff shampoo with dermatitis treatment

PRINCETON, N.J. Barrier Therapeutics, a manufacturer of dermatology products has signed a deal to combine Procter & Gamble’s dandruff shampoo Head & Shoulders with its dermatitis treatment Xolegel, according to the Associated Press.

The new kit will be called Xolegel Duo and is expected to be available by prescription in June.

Under the terms of the agreement, Procter & Gamble will supply small bottles of the shampoo to Barrier who in turn, will be responsible for producing the kits and selling them. As a result, Barrier will receive all profits from sales of Xolegel Duo.