Real-World Clinical Outcomes With a 1% Selenium Sulfide/1% Salicylic Acid Shampoo Formulation for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Multicenter Observational Study

    January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Maiada Magdi Mohamed Abouzid Elsawah, Fadi AlSabbagh, Abrar Bukhari … Salman Bin Dayel
    Studysummary 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.
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