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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. Effectiveness and tolerance of medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid in patients with seborrheic dermatitis Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2025
    2. DIFFUSE HAIR LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH SELENIUM (SELSUN) SULFIDE SHAMPOO Journal of the American Medical Association · 1956 · 35 citations
    3. Selenium Disulfide Shampoo Archives of Dermatology · 1964 · 12 citations
    4. Green hair discoloration due to selenium sulfide International Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 15 citations
    5. Effectiveness of medicated shampoo against hair loss International journal of current advanced research · 2017
    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. Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes Pediatrics in Review · 1990 · 20 citations
    8. The infected hairs of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis: Demonstration of uniqueness of the hair cuticle by scanning electron microscopy Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1987 · 17 citations
    9. Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis Pediatric Dermatology · 2002 · 13 citations
    10. Monilethrix CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal · 2018 · 1 citations
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    7. Saw Palmetto cured my insanely itchy scalp/DHT itch Reddit · 12 Jan 2024
    8. Taking Charge of Your Hair: The "Big 3 Stack" Explained for 2023 Reddit · 13 Sept 2023
    9. 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch? Reddit · 24 Feb 2025
    10. 22M Losing hair since 16, nothing helps, scalp always itchy. Just fed up. Reddit · 13 Oct 2025
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