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    GlossarySelenium Sulfide

    chemical compound in shampoos treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

    Selenium Sulfide is a chemical compound commonly used in medicated shampoos and lotions to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by reducing the growth of yeast on the scalp, which can cause flaking and itching.

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      research Acquired Structural Defects of the Hair

      12 citations , March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
      Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology

      research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology

      2 citations , January 2014 in “Springer eBooks”
      The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
      Disorders of the Hair and Nails

      research Disorders of the Hair and Nails

      1 citations , January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

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      community bye fellas, it’s time to quit this sub

      in Progress Pictures  810 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.

      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.

      community Update to losing hair at 16

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.