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What is Selenium Sulfide
Selenium SulfideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummarySelenium Sulfide is a medication used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea capitis. It is an antifungal agent that slows the growth of cells in seborrhea. Selenium Sulfide is often found in shampoo and is primarily used to treat scalp infections in children.
Selsun Orois the brand name
Selenium Sulfide Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Selsun Oro
Selenium Sulfide
1952
10
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Selenium Sulfide, also called Selsun Oro, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses such as Dandruff and Pityriasis versicolor .Dandruff
Pityriasis versicolor
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Effectiveness
How Selenium Sulfide Affects PatientsSelenium sulfide is an antifungal used in shampoos to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by stopping the growth of the fungus <i>P. ovale</i>, and also slows the growth of cells in dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It is safe and effective when used at a concentration of 0.6%.
How Selenium Sulfide works in the bodySelenium sulfide works by slowing down the rate at which skin cells are replaced, as well as having antibacterial, antifungal, and irritant effects. In studies, it has been shown to be effective against several types of fungi and bacteria including Malassezia furfur, Microsporum sp., Pityrosporon sp., and Trichophyton sp. It has even been proven to be sporicidal to Trichophyton tonsurans, a common cause of tinea capitis. In one study, 2.5% selenium sulfide was found to be as effective as 1
When to interrupt dosage
The proposed measure of Selenium Sulfide is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, for example Seborrheic Dermatitis, Pityriasis versicolor and Dandruff. The dosage likewise differs as indicated by the technique of delivery (e.g. Liquid or Shampoo) specified in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Pityriasis versicolor
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mL/mL, 0.144 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 22.5 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 23.0 mg/mL, 0.006 mL/mL, 1.0 %, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0225 mg/mL, 3.25 mL/mL
, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Shampoo, suspension, Shampoo, suspension - Topical
Dandruff
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mL/mL, 0.144 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 22.5 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 23.0 mg/mL, 0.006 mL/mL, 1.0 %, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0225 mg/mL, 3.25 mL/mL
, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Shampoo, suspension, Shampoo, suspension - Topical
Seborrheic Dermatitis
, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.01 mL/mL, 0.144 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 22.5 mg/mL, 0.025 mg/mL, 23.0 mg/mL, 0.006 mL/mL, 1.0 %, 6.0 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0225 mg/mL, 3.25 mL/mL
, Topical, Shampoo, Shampoo - Topical, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Lotion, Lotion - Topical, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Shampoo, suspension, Shampoo, suspension - Topical
Warnings
Common Selenium Sulfide Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Selenium Sulfide Toxicity & Overdose RiskWhile there is no proof of serious harm to humans from acute ingestion of selenium sulfide, animal studies suggest that eating a large amount of it could cause toxicity in people.
Selenium Sulfide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Selenium Sulfide?
Two active clinical trials are currently in progress to ascertain the utility of Selenium Sulfide in the management of Pityriasis versicolor, Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Dandruff
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Pityriasis versicolor
0 Actively Recruiting
Seborrheic Dermatitis
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Selenium Sulfide Reviews: What are patients saying about Selenium Sulfide?
5Patient Review
8/7/2009 Tinea Veriscolar is no match for this shampoo! I've been using it to great success since the early '90s. It's admittedly smelly and messy, but it stops the itching almost immediately. After just one week of use, the spots stopped spreading. And if they do happen to flare up again (usually from sun exposure), a liberal application of the shampoo before bedtime does wonders!
5Patient Review
7/29/2009 This provided fast relief from the itching I was experiencing and also helped reduce inflammation.
4.7Patient Review
10/18/2014 This is a great weekly treatment for dandruff. The only downside is that it can be pretty drying to your hair.
4.3Patient Review
1/13/20093.7Patient Review
6/15/2014 The first time I used this, it took a few weeks to work; however, it was effective in treating the infection. Recently, I've started using it again for a new infection and, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working as quickly or as well as the first time around.
2.3Patient Review
6/5/2013 My son's head broke out worse after using this medication. The smell is incredibly unpleasant, too.
2Patient Review
3/26/2012 I had a severe allergic reaction to this. Not only did it make my dandruff worse, but my hair itch became chronic.
Patient Q&A Section about selenium sulfide
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is selenium sulfide harmful?
"Breathing Selenium Sulfide can irritate the nose and throat. High exposure may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, garlic odor of the breath, metallic taste and coated tongue. Selenium Sulfide may cause cancer in humans as it has been shown to cause liver and lung cancer in animals."
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What is selenium sulfide used for?
"Selenium sulfide 1% and 2.5% strengths are used on the scalp to help control the symptoms of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Selenium sulfide 2.5% strength is used also on the body to treat tinea versicolor (a type of fungus infection of the skin)."
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What Does selenium sulfide do to fungus?
"Selenium IV sulfide can be used to treat fungal infections such as dandruff and tinea versicolor. Selenium sulfide is an effective antifungal agent that can help clear up these infections."
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