Selenium sulfide
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20 / 1000+ resultsresearch Diffuse Hair Loss Associated With Selenium Sulfide Shampoo
This study found that using selenium sulfide shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis was associated with hair loss, which ceased after discontinuing the shampoo.
research Effect of Selenium Sulfide Suspension on Hair Roots
This study investigated the effects of selenium sulfide suspension on hair roots after noticing higher abnormal hair root proportions in individuals using the preparation.
research Green Hair Discoloration Due to Selenium Sulfide
In this case report, the authors describe green hair discoloration in a patient attributed to the use of selenium sulfide.
research Yellow Hair Following Sequential Application of Bacitracin Zinc and Selenium Sulfide: Report of Acquired Xanthotrichosis and Review of Yellow Hair Discoloration
This report describes a case of acquired yellow hair discoloration in a 77-year-old woman, potentially caused by applying selenium sulfide after bacitracin zinc to her scalp.
research Effectiveness and Tolerance of Medicated Shampoo Containing Selenium Sulfide and Salicylic Acid in Patients with Seborrheic Dermatitis
This study found that a medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid effectively reduced symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in Chinese patients, but females experienced significantly lower rates of good effectiveness and tolerance compared to males.
research Lack of Toxicity of Selenium Sulfide Suspension for Hair Roots
research Selenium Sulfide Shampoo Study on Hair Growth
This study found that neither a single application nor prolonged exposure to selenium sulfide had a significant effect on hair growth or rest phase percentages.
research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
This review presents European guidelines for treating tinea capitis, noting systemic antifungals are essential, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections and newer antifungals viable for Trichophyton but often costlier.
research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes
This piece explains that 90% to 95% of pediatric alopecia cases are due to four main causes: alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, tinea capitis, and trichotillomania, with diagnosis typically confirmed through careful examination.
research The Infected Hairs of Tinea Capitis Due to Microsporum Canis: Demonstration of Uniqueness of the Hair Cuticle by Scanning Electron Microscopy
This study observed that daily selenium sulfide shampoos successfully removed fungal spores hidden beneath the hair cuticle in patients infected with ectothrix Microsporum canis.
research A Case of Acute Telogen Effluvium After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
This report describes a case of acute telogen effluvium in a 38-year-old woman following recovery from COVID-19.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
This article discusses temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the need for increased awareness to prevent misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-Healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-Year-Old Child
This case report describes a 4-year-old girl in Singapore with inflammatory tinea capitis, which improved with oral griseofulvin and selenium sulfide shampoo.
research Monilethrix
This case report describes a three-year-old girl with a two-year history of hair loss who was previously treated with selenium sulfide shampoo, with no family history of alopecia.
research Pityriasis Versicolor of Scalp Mimicking Alopecia Areata
In this case study, a 9-year-old boy with progressive scalp alopecia was diagnosed with tinea versicolor caused by Malassezia, and treatment with topical ketoconazole and selenium sulfide resulted in full hair regrowth in 6 weeks.
research Real-World Clinical Outcomes With a 1% Selenium Sulfide/1% Salicylic Acid Shampoo Formulation for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Multicenter Observational Study
This study found that a shampoo containing 1% selenium sulfide and 1% salicylic acid significantly improved the clinical signs and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff over an 8-week period.
research Don't Take Dandruff Lightly!
This abstract introduces dandruff as a key obstacle to achieving beautiful hair and a healthy scalp, noting its impact on appearance and self-confidence, but it does not provide study results.
research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp
This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.
research Effectiveness of Medicated Shampoo Against Hair Loss
This study evaluates the effectiveness of medicated shampoo against hair loss using a questionnaire distributed to 100 people, but it reports no new clinical results.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Kerion
This paper reviews the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis, highlighting the importance of laboratory confirmation and recommending griseofulvin as the gold standard treatment.