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    GlossarySelenium Sulfide

    chemical compound in shampoos treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

    Selenium Sulfide is a chemical compound commonly used in medicated shampoos and lotions to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by reducing the growth of yeast on the scalp, which can cause flaking and itching.

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      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.

      community Update to losing hair at 16

      in Update  11 upvotes 5 years ago
      User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

      community Starting ketoconzole. How much and How many times a week?

      in Ketoconazole  12 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A user is experiencing severe dandruff and hair loss, considering using ketoconazole shampoo 2% to manage these issues. They seek advice on application frequency and effectiveness, with suggestions to use it 2-3 times a week and to consider other treatments like finasteride for hair loss.