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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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      Alopecia

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      January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care”
      Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
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      1 citations , July 2018 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal”
      A three-year-old girl has hair loss despite treatment with selenium sulfide shampoo and anti-fungal medication.
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      20 citations , July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review”
      The four main causes of hair loss in children are fungal infections, pulling out hair, autoimmune hair loss, and stress-related hair shedding.

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