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research Maintenance effect of a once-weekly regimen of a Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo in moderate-to-severe scalp seborrheic dermatitis after initial treatment with topical corticosteroid/salicylic acid

7 citations , March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.

research Refatting rate of human hair lipids after exposure to selenium disulphide detergents

2 citations , February 1983 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

This study found that both hard and soft selenium disulphide-based detergents significantly increased triglyceride levels in human hair, suggesting enhanced sebum production with reduced lipolytic activity, but showed no significant differences between their effects.

research Selenium Disulfide Shampoo

12 citations , July 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology”

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 A selenium disulfide-based shampoo is beneficial for dandruff management and rebalancing the scalp microbiome of subjects of any hair type

March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

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.

research 52711 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”

This introduction highlights that a common challenge with managing dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is compliance with treatment, and notes that selenium disulfide shampoo is beneficial for this condition.

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Is Selenium more effective when taken orally or applied topically in shampoos or serums? The two are not interchangeable and the evidence points the other way from the common assumption: topical selenium disulfide shampoo has clinical trial support for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, while oral selenium supplements have no reliable evidence for hair growth in people who are not deficient, and excess intake is a recognised cause of hair loss.
What is Selenium and why is it important for healthy hair and scalp function? Selenium is a trace mineral the body needs, but extra selenium has not been shown to help hair in people who are not deficient. Too much (above the US upper limit of 400 µg a day) can cause hair loss.
Can Selenium supplements help prevent or reverse hair loss caused by nutritional deficiencies? Evidence that selenium helps hair comes mainly from rare, severe deficiency, such as long-term intravenous feeding without selenium. Extra selenium has not been shown to help people who are not deficient, and intake above 400 µg a day can cause hair loss.
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community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?

2 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.

community These yellow scales will be the death of me. Anyways I’m f’ed up

in Treatment 145 upvotes 8 months ago

Managing seborrheic dermatitis using ketoconazole shampoo, Nizoral, and oils like MCT and coconut oil. The user considers shaving their head and consulting a dermatologist.

community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

6 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.

community Only Finasteride 1mg once daily for 3 years. Next chapter starts now.

in Progress Pictures 76 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 3-year experience using finasteride for hair loss, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They are now starting dutasteride and plan to update on progress in a year.

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

1 upvotes 11 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.

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