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    Glossary Selenium 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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    1. Yellow hair following sequential application of bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide: Report of acquired xanthotrichosis and review of yellow hair discoloration Dermatology online journal · 2016 · 4 citations
    2. A Case of Acute Telogen Effluvium After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2021 · 14 citations
    3. Green hair discoloration due to selenium sulfide International Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 15 citations
    4. Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes Pediatrics in Review · 1990 · 20 citations
    5. Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children Pediatric dermatology · 2010 · 125 citations
    6. Real‐World Clinical Outcomes With a 1% SeleniumSulfide/1% Salicylic Acid Shampoo Formulation for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Multicenter Observational Study Dermatologic Therapy · 2026
    7. Selenium in the supplement as the probable cause of hair loss and nail dystrophy Journal of cosmetic dermatology (Print) · 2023 · 1 citations
    8. Netherton's syndrome: A syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings 1995 · 124 citations
    9. Analysis of Common Treatment Drugs and Allergen Sensitization in Hair Loss Patients Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025
    10. Is Propionibacterium acnes associated with hair casts and alopecia? International Journal of Trichology · 2012 · 19 citations
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    1. Anyone lose hair on selenium sulfide? (Selsun Blue) Reddit · 27 Oct 2025
    2. scalp inflammation and itching Reddit · 5 Jun 2026
    3. My kotoconazole shampoo contain this Reddit · 14 Mar 2026
    4. China clinics pushing “PT88/PT66 / SP88/SP66 mesotherapy ampoules” + I have seb derm — anyone heard of this / any evidence? Reddit · 30 Dec 2025
    5. 22M Losing hair since 16, nothing helps, scalp always itchy. Just fed up. Reddit · 13 Oct 2025
    6. My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over. Reddit · 8 Sept 2025
    7. Shampoo Options? Other than Ketoconazole Reddit · 12 Aug 2025
    8. 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch? Reddit · 24 Feb 2025
    9. Adding dut with fin to stop dht itch Reddit · 20 Aug 2024
    10. 1 Year Fin then 6 Months Dut - No Success Reddit · 23 Jul 2024
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