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GENERIC NAME: SELENIUM SULFIDE - TOPICAL (seh-LEE-nee-um SUL-fide)

BRAND NAME(S): Dandrex, Exsel, Selsun Blue

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USES: This medication is used to treat dandruff; a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis); and for a condition that discolors the skin (tinea versicolor).

HOW TO USE: This medication is for topical use only. Avoid getting this near the eyes. If this does get in the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with clear water. Do not use this medication on cut or irritated skin. For use in dandruff or scalp dermatitis, wash hair first with regular shampoo. Shake lotion well. Massage the lotion into wet scalp and allow it to remain for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and repeat. Begin with 2 applications per week, then reduce to weekly or every other week applications to maintain control. For skin infections, apply lotion to affected area. Lather with a small amount of water. Allow to remain on skin for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat once a day for 7 days. Do not let selenium sulfide touch inflamed, raw skin. Rinse genital areas and skin folds thoroughly after contact with selenium sulfide. Do not leave selenium sulfide on your hair, scalp, or skin for long periods (e.g., overnight) because it is irritating. Rinse off all of the lotion.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause skin irritation, dry skin, or hair loss. If any of these effects persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Do not use this medication without first contacting your doctor if you have the following conditions: inflamed or damaged skin. Avoid getting selenium sulfide in your eyes. If the medication gets into your eyes accidentally, rinse them with clear water for several minutes. Do not use this medication on children younger than two years of age without a doctor's permission. Selenium sulfide should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.





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Dandruff (Seborrhea) »

What is dandruff (seborrhea)?

It is a common form of skin eczema that occurs in parts of the body with high oil (sebum) production. Body areas that are commonly affected include the scalp, ears, face, chest, and folds of skin, such as the underarms or the skin below breasts or overhanging abdominal folds. The cause of seborrhea is unknown, although a yeast that often lives on the skin, Malassezia furfur, may play a role.

One common manifestation of seborrhea that affects the scalp is dandruff. Scalp seborrhea can also present as thick, flaky, localized patches of scale. On the face, seborrhea produces reddish-brown, dry-looking, or thick, greasy scales on the eyebrows, sides of the nose, and behind the ears. Reddish, scaly patches may also appear in the folds of skin mentioned above. Although skin affected by seborrhea may feel "dry," moisturizing only makes them redder.

Scalp seborrhea and dandruff do not cause perm...

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