selenium sulfide

selenium /se·le·ni·um/ (sĕ-le´ne-um) a chemical element, at. no. 34, symbol Se; it is an essential mineral nutrient, being a constituent of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

selenium sulfide a topical antiseborrheic and antifungal, used in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff of the scalp and of tinea versicolor.

selenium sulfide,

an antidandruff and antiseborrheic medication. See also selenium.

indications It is prescribed for dandruff and for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and for treatment of tinea versicolor.

contraindications Acute scalp inflammation or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are dermatitis after prolonged skin contact and keratitis after accidental conjunctival contact.

selenium [sĕ-le´ne-um]

a chemical element, atomic number 34, atomic weight 78.96, symbol Se. (See Appendix 6.) It is an essential mineral nutrient. Dietary sources of selenium include seafoods, kidney, and liver. Humans can adjust their homeostasis mechanism for selenium over a wide range of dietary intakes. Recommended intake levels are generally met from the diet, so that supplements are not necessary.

selenium sulfide

1. the sulfide salt of selenium, a topical antiseborrheic and antifungal applied topically to the scalp to control seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff; also used topically in the treatment of tinea versicolor.

2. the sulfide salt of selenium, an antiseborrheic and antifungal; used topically in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff of the scalp and of tinea versicolor.

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contact dermatitis
degreasing agent
dermatitis
dermatitis herpetiformis
Eyelid Disorders
occupational dermatitis
radiation dermatitis
ringworm
Se
seborrheic
seborrheic dermatitis
selenium
Selsun
shampoo
tinea versicolor

s hair with a shampoo formulated to contain selenium sulfide in at least 2 times a week can also make them less likely to transmit the disease to others.

Alopecia Children Hair Loss in Such a Young Age by Rachel Saunders / Food/cooking/nutrition community

Some studies suggest that it is a specific fungus called Pityrosporum ovale and some cases can be treated by antifungal medication like, ketoconazole, terbinafine and selenium sulfide.

Tea Tree Oil Shampoo by Matt Johnson / Health care industry community

Choose a shampoo that has any of these antidandruff ingredients: coal tar distill, selenium sulfide, ketoconazole, salicylic acidic, zinc pyrithione, or sulfur.

The Fundamental Matter About Hair Care Tips by meghjeet tiwari / Health, general community

selective neck dissection

selective neuronal necrosis

selective photothermolysis

selective reduction

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors

selective stain

selective termination of pregnancy

selectively permeable

selectivity