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5 / 194 resultscommunity Anyone lose hair on selenium sulfide? (Selsun Blue)
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 I solved my scalp inflammation
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 My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.
White spots on a bald scalp, likely tinea versicolor, can be treated with ketoconazole or selenium sulfide shampoos like Selsun Blue. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.
community 22M Losing hair since 16, nothing helps, scalp always itchy. Just fed up.
A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss and persistent scalp itchiness since age 16 has tried various treatments, including finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dietary changes, with no success. Suggestions include consulting a knowledgeable dermatologist, considering seborrheic dermatitis, and trying different shampoos like Selsun Blue or those with selenium sulfide.
community Shampoo Options? Other than Ketoconazole
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.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children
This review presents European guidelines for treating tinea capitis, noting systemic antifungals are essential, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections and newer antifungals viable for Trichophyton but often costlier.
research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis
This article discusses temporal triangular alopecia, emphasizing the need for increased awareness to prevent misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis: Non-healing Plaque on the Occiput of a 4-year-old Child
This case report describes a 4-year-old girl in Singapore with inflammatory tinea capitis, which improved with oral griseofulvin and selenium sulfide shampoo.
research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp
This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.
research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
This paper reviews the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis, highlighting the importance of laboratory confirmation and recommending griseofulvin as the gold standard treatment.
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6 / 17 results- UnscoredHair System Specialist
Mirjam Schenkers-Bloemberg
Dronten, Netherlands
88Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Blerina Bevapi, MD
Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
64Hair Loss SpecialistLarissa Blum, MD
Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
92Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Bulent Yaprak, MD, FEBOPRAS
Hamilton, New Zealand
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Amanda Blunck
West Des Moines, IA, United States
18Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Bledar Hodo
Tirana, Albania