Selenium Sulphide Anti Dandruff Shampoo for Men and Women - Active Selenium Formula - Deep Sulfide Cleansing Nourishing Dandruff Shampoo to Relieve Itching by Sulsena - 150 ml

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You shouldn’t use Selsun Shampoo if you’re allergic to selenium sulphide or any of the other ingredients in the shampoo. It’s also not suitable for people with broken or severely inflamed skin on the scalp.

Selsun shampoo contains the active ingredient selenium sulphide 2.5%. This medicated shampoo is used to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Seborrhoeic dermatitis causes an itchy, crusting and greasy scalp due to excess oil. Selsun is a shampoo that should be used infrequently and is not suitable for daily use. How does Selsun work? Yes - it's fine to use Selsun shampoo alongside other medicines. Other medicines containing the same active ingredientSelsun shampoo is suitable for adults, the elderly and children over 5 years old. It should not be used in children under 5 years of age. Possible side effects include an increase in the normal amount of hair loss, irritation or a burning sensation, skin rash or hives, discolouring of the hair, and blistering. Is Selsun shampoo good for hair? To treat pityriasis versicolor when prescribed by a doctor, Selsun shampoo should be applied to the affected areas of skin once a day for seven days. Leave the shampoo on the skin for 10 minutes before rinsing off. The course may be repeated if necessary. Diluting the shampoo with a small amount of water before applying it can reduce any irritation to the skin.

Like any medicine, Selsun can cause side effects although not everyone gets them. Possible side effects of Selsun include skin rash or hives, increase in the normal amount of hair loss, irritation or a burning sensation, hair discolouration, and blistering. The active ingredient, selenium sulphide, works in two ways to combat dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. First, it helps to reduce the greasiness of the scalp. Secondly, it helps to slow down the growth of skin cells on the scalp that cause dandruff and flaking. This helps to control the itching and scaling on the scalp. To treat dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis affecting the scalp, Selsun shampoo should be used twice a week for two weeks and then once a week for the next two weeks. After this you should only use it as often as necessary to control the condition. Rinse the shampoo thoroughly from the hair before tinting, dyeing, perming or chemically straightening your hair. You should not use the shampoo for 2 days before or after any of these hair treatments. Selsun Shampoo is a medicated shampoo that’s used to treat dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It works to reduce the itching, flaking and scaling in the scalp associated with these conditions. Where can I buy Selsun blue?There is no information available about the safety of using Selsun shampoo during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Although it's unlikely to be harmful, the manufacturer states it shouldn't be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should get advice from your doctor before using Selsun if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.