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Glossary Selsun Blue

over-the-counter shampoo treating dandruff with selenium sulfide

Selsun Blue is an over-the-counter medicated shampoo primarily used to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It contains selenium sulfide, an antifungal agent that helps reduce flaking, itching, and scalp irritation by slowing the growth of yeast on the scalp.

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research Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children

125 citations , May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology”

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.

$Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African-American Child Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis$

research Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Report of an African‐American Child with TTA Misdiagnosed as Refractory Tinea Capitis

13 citations , March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

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

11 citations , May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore”

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 Experts’ view on the management of scalp seborrheic dermatitis in Italy

1 citations , March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This article reviews seborrheic scalp dermatitis management in Italy, outlining expert recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, but reports no new clinical results.

research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.

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community Anyone lose hair on selenium sulfide? (Selsun Blue)

1 upvotes 10 months ago

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 What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community What ketoconazole shampoo do you use?

in Ketoconazole 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Users discuss ketoconazole shampoos for hair loss, mentioning Nizoral, selsun blue, and alternatives like prescription strength options and compounded lotions to reduce dryness. Some users suggest using finasteride and minoxidil instead, questioning the cost-benefit of ketoconazole.

community When does it get better? 1 year + on fin & min and my hair is worse than ever

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

A 28-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, Selsun Blue, and supplements. Suggestions include trying Dutasteride or considering a hair transplant if no improvement is seen by the two-year mark.

community My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.

78 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

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