Benefit of a Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo in Subjects of Any Phototype and Hair Type Presenting with Dandruff

    September 2024 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Pascal Reygagne, Anna Veriato, Claire Deloche, Stéphanie Leclerc‐Mercier, Beatriz Sant’Anna, Victoria Barbosa
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    TLDR Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
    A 4-week study involving 93 adult subjects of various hair types and phototypes assessed the effectiveness of selenium disulfide (SeS2) shampoo in treating moderate-to-severe dandruff. The study found significant reductions (p<0.05) in clinical signs and subjective symptoms of dandruff across all hair types. Subjects, who were predominantly women (83%) and of European (69%) or African (31%) origins, reported high levels of satisfaction with the shampoo's benefits, acceptability, and cosmeticity. The SeS2 shampoo was deemed safe and effective, potentially improving long-term compliance.
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