This medication is used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). It reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a condition that causes discoloration of the skin (tinea versicolor).

This medication is usually used 1 or 2 times per week to treat dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, or less often to maintain control of dandruff. For the treatment of tinea versicolor, apply selenium sulfide to the affected skin. Lather with a small amount of water. Allow it to remain on your skin for 10 minutes.

This dandruff control shampoo is still tough on dandruff, but gentle enough for everyday use. Use it as part of your daily hair routine and keep your scalp dandruff-free.

This formula is very effective in treating and controlling even the severe form of dandruff. Selsun targets the root cause of dandruff i.e. certain types of fungi whose overgrowth on the scalp causes dandruff.

Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin).

Apply the medicine to the affected areas of your body, except for your face and genitals (sex organs). Work up a lather using a small amount of water. Allow the medicine to remain on your skin for 10 minutes. Rinse your body well to remove all the medicine.

Apply the medicine to the affected areas of your body, except for your face and genitals (sex organs). Work up a lather using a small amount of water. Allow the medicine to remain on your skin for 10 minutes. Rinse your body well to remove all the medicine.

"Selenium sulfide can irritate, inflame and dehydrate the skin on the scalp that does not have outbreaks of dandruff. This can disrupt regular scalp and hair follicle function," says Hill, another potential contributing factor to eventual hair loss.

Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin).

Selsun Suspension 60 ml has common side effects like dry scalp, skin irritation or temporary hair loss. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment.

It prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Selsun Blue Balanced Treatment (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin). Selsun Blue Balanced Treatment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Rosacea causes redness and flushing on the face, especially the cheeks and nose. It may be due in part to the immune system overreacting to mites that live on everyone's skin. Selenium sulfide (found in Selsun Blue) may help reduce the reaction.

During active breakouts, Chwalek suggests cleansing with dandruff shampoo daily. "Sometimes in individuals who are prone to recurrences, we recommend washing with it once or twice a week to prevent future flares," she adds. Gohara picks Selsun Blue and ketoconazole shampoo as her top choices.

This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: red/irritated/broken skin.

Unfortunately we are not done with the ingredients of concern in Selsun Blue. Their shampoos contain the silicone Dimethicone, which is a synthetic oil that's added to shampoos to provide a “protective cover.” The issue is that these synthetic substances can build up on our scalps, clog pores and cause skin irritation.

Allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Burning, itching, crusting, or peeling of treated skinSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Change in hair color or texture. Hair loss.