A Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo Is Beneficial For Dandruff Management And Rebalancing The Scalp Microbiome Of Subjects Of Any Hair Type
March 2025
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Skin Appendage Disorders
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Studysummary In this study, selenium disulfide shampoo was found to reduce dandruff severity and rebalance the scalp microbiome in individuals with all hair types experiencing moderate to severe dandruff, with subjects reporting high satisfaction and good tolerance over a 6-week period.
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The study evaluated the effects of selenium disulfide (SeS2) shampoo on dandruff and scalp microbiome balance across various hair types. Conducted over 6 weeks with 93 adult participants (83% women, 69% European, 31% African), the study found that SeS2 shampoo significantly reduced dandruff severity, erythema, and itching, with improvements noted after 4 weeks (p<0.05). The shampoo also effectively rebalanced the scalp microbiome (p<0.001) and was well tolerated by all subjects, who reported high satisfaction with its use. The study highlights SeS2 shampoo as a beneficial treatment for moderate to severe dandruff in all hair types.
