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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 The role of ketoconazole 2% shampoo in the treatment and prophylactic management of dandruff

20 citations , January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”

Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.

research DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF FLUCONAZOLE LOADED ANTIDANDRUFF HAIR GEL

April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences”

Fluconazole-loaded hair gel may offer a longer-lasting dandruff treatment.

research An unusual case of Cheyletiellosis in a Persian cat and its therapeutic management

April 2019 in “Journal of parasitic diseases”

A Persian cat and its owner fully recovered from Cheyletiellosis after treatment.

research Green hair discoloration due to selenium sulfide

15 citations , March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.

research Toxicity of repeated oral intake of organic selenium, inorganic selenium, and selenium nanoparticles: A review

12 citations , June 2023 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology”

Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.

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community Anyone lose hair on selenium sulfide? (Selsun Blue)

in Treatment 1 upvotes 9 months ago

Selenium sulfide shampoo helped with a sore scalp but may cause hair root damage. Users experienced hair loss with selenium sulfide and ketoconazole, suggesting reducing use if hair loss occurs.

community Adding dut with fin to stop dht itch

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is seeking advice on adding dutasteride to their finasteride regimen to stop DHT-related scalp itch. They have tried selenium sulfide and ketoconazole shampoos with temporary success.

community My kotoconazole shampoo contain this

in Ketoconazole 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the safety and use of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with mentions of zinc pyrithione and selenium sulfide. Users debate the safety of these ingredients, particularly zinc pyrithione, and share opinions on regulatory differences between Europe and the US.

community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

in Chat 41 upvotes 2 years ago

A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

community Leaving the fight. Got buzzed.

in Shaved/buzzed 271 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has decided to embrace their hair loss and has buzzed their head. They plan to continue their current hair loss treatments until they run out of stock. They also mention having dandruff and will continue medication for that.

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