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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 essential for hair health due to its antioxidant properties and role in thyroid function.
Can Selenium supplements help prevent or reverse hair loss caused by nutritional deficiencies? Selenium supplements may not effectively prevent or reverse hair loss from nutritional deficiencies.
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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.

The Change of Copper, Zinc, Iodine, and Selenium Contents in the Scalp Hair of Healthy Females and the Efficacy of Herbal Extract Shampoo Treatment

research The change of copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium contents in the scalp hair of healthy females and the efficacy of herbal extract shampoo treatment

April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica”

This study found that using Urtica cannabina extract shampoo led to increased levels of copper, zinc, and iodine in the scalp hair of Mongolian women, along with improvements in hair growth, diameter, and density compared to a regular shampoo.

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.

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.

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community If successfully using ketoconazole & Selenium sulfide to control underlying seborrheic dermatitis issues, does it matter what normal schampoo one uses?

3 years ago

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

1 upvotes 10 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.

community My kotoconazole shampoo contain this

6 months ago

The conversation discusses the safety and use of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with mentions of zinc pyrithione and selenium sulfide. Users debate the safety of these ingredients, particularly zinc pyrithione, and share opinions on regulatory differences between Europe and the US.

community Shampoo Options? Other than Ketoconazole

3 upvotes 1 year ago

Tea Tree Special shampoo and Purador are discussed as alternatives to Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Other anti-dandruff shampoos mentioned include those with Zinc Pyrithione, Salicylic Acid, and Selenium Sulfide.

community 16 days. Topical Min 5% once a day • derma roller 0.25mm every day, 1mm once a week • Foligain Trioxidil shampoo (I let it rest for 10 minutes) • mix of supplements

in Progress Pictures 102 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, a derma roller, Foligain Trioxidil shampoo, and various supplements like zinc, selenium, magnesium, B6, B7, saw palmetto, and D3 + K2. The user is seeking finasteride but faces prescription challenges in Italy.

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