Selenium sulphide

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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radiation dermatitis
ringworm
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seborrheic
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tinea versicolor

Treatment of Dandruff Here is list of the methods for treating Dandruff: Anti-dandruff shampoos containing the antimicrobials selenium sulphide (eg Selsun ) or zinc pyrithione are helpful for mild dandruff.

Dandruff-Causes, Symptoms and Treatment by Peter Sams / Health, general community

Dandruff responds well to the use of medicated anti-fungal shampoos, especially those containing (in order of effectiveness): selenium sulphide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar and ketoconazole.

DR GARETH: Casebook A-Z: D is for dandruff by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)

The most effective ingredients are antimicrobials; look out for zinc pyridineethione, selenium sulphide, sulphur and ketoconazale.

Hair we go by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)

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