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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 bye fellas, it’s time to quit this sub

      in Progress Pictures  810 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.

      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year 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 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.