Selenium shampoo is used for infections involving the fungus called malassezia furfur which is the cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis or seborrhoeic eczema. This condition is characterised by itchy, greasy skin on the face especially around the eyes and sides of the nose. By using selenium on the skin it controls the rash in irritation.
CANDID - TV is the brand name of shampoo containing Selenium sulfide in India. It is made by GLENMARK Laboratories.
Yes, Head & Shoulders shampoo contains selenium sulfide as the active ingredient which helps combat dandruff by targeting the root cause of it.
Can selenium sulfide be used in treatment for lice?
Salicylic acid, Nizoral, and selenium sulfide are not known to strip hair color. Salicylic acid is commonly used for exfoliation in skincare products, Nizoral is an antifungal shampoo, and selenium sulfide is an antifungal agent also found in certain dandruff shampoos.
You should use selenium sulfide 2.25% shampoo as directed by your healthcare provider or as indicated on the product label. In general, it is typically used 2-3 times per week at the beginning of treatment, and then less frequently for maintenance once symptoms improve. It is important to follow the specific instructions provided for your individual situation.
The active ingredients in the shampoo recommended for treating dandruff are typically zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or coal tar.
Selenium sulfide is used against tinea capitis.
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One can find sulfate free shampoo in department stores such as Walmart or Target. Or from beauty stores like Sephora. In Walmart, sulfate free shampoo is in a range from $5 to $18. In Target the prices are in a range from $5 to $24. In Sephora the prices are in a range from $10 to $235.
The central atom in selenium sulfide has a bent molecular geometry due to the presence of two lone pairs on the selenium atom. This results in a distorted tetrahedral arrangement around the selenium atom.
This is a "decomposition" reaction.
Selenium is an element it was "made" in the nova of an exploding star several billion years ago.Selenium is found on Earth in minerals such as pyrites where it partially replaces the sulfides. Native selenium is very rare. Most elemental selenium on the market comes as a byproduct of metal refining such as copper or the production of sulfuric acid.