Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief Shampoo, 13.5 Fl Oz, 5.349 Fl Oz

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Selenium sulfide is an anti-infective agent and is available as a shampoo. What is selenium sulfide used for?

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Selenium sulfide is available as a 1% and 2.5% lotion and shampoo. Some commonly used brand names are Selsun®, Exsel® and Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment®. Help relieve dandruff symptoms with Selsun Blue Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo. This medicated dandruff shampoo contains cooling menthol to provide a soothing and invigorating sensation to your scalp and 1% selenium sulfide for maximum strength dandruff control. Returning to the topic of their active ingredients, there's no real contest between the two in terms of strength or efficacy since Selenium Sulfide (present in the Selsun Blue Shampoo) is far more potent than Zinc Pyrithione. This still leaves us with a bit of a decision, though, because Selenium Sulfide is overkill for mild cases of dandruff, to the point where it can actually cause irritation due to its strength if left on for too long (so much for that ALS vs SLS point!). Our recommendation would be to only opt for the Selsun Blue Shampoo if your dandruff looks or feels *severe*—in which case, it's also worth knowing that the alternative Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength range includes Selenium Sulfide.

First and foremost, it's worth establishing the fact that both shampoos are intended to "control the symptoms of dandruff". What mainly sets them apart, though, is the difference between their active ingredients (with the Head & Shoulders Shampoo containing Zinc Pyrithione—or Piroctone Olamine in Europe—and the Selsun Blue Shampoo instead containing Selenium Sulfide). In essence, this comparison boils down to a question of "which anti-fungal ingredient works best against dandruff?", but there are a couple of other differences to explore first. Less than 10% of cases are caused by a fungus from infected animals, such as kittens and puppies. The animal-type of fungus causes more scalp irritation, redness, and scaling. If your child has the animal-type of fungus, he is not contagious to other children. How long does it last? View your health information including your medications, test results, scheduled appointments, medical bills even if you have multiple doctors in different locations.

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Made with 1% Selenium Sulfide for prescription strength** dandruff relief and flaking protection (**flake protection vs prescription dandruff shampoo 2% ketoconazole) In 6 weeks return to your healthcare provider’s office to be certain the ringworm has been cured. If the ringworm is not yet cured, your child will need to take a different medicine. Do not use if your scalp or the skin to be treated is cut or scratched. Do not leave on hair, scalp or skin for periods longer than directed and ensure all selenium sulfide is rinsed off well.Antifungal creams or ointments are not an effective treatment because they can’t reach the fungus deep in the hair roots.