Selenium
Sulfide (Selsun, Exsel)
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Category:
Description:
Indications:
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Dandruff
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Seborrheic
dermatitis
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Tinea
versicolor
Contraindications:
Precautions:
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Pregnancy
category C
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Infants
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Inflamed
skin
Adverse
Reactions (Side Effects):
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SKIN:
alopecia, discoloration of hair (minimized with thorough rinsing,
oiliness of hair and scalp, skin irritation
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Dosage:
Administered
topically (EXTERNAL USE ONLY)
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Adult
and child:
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Seborrheic dermatits/dandruff: TOP wash hair with 1-2 teaspoonsful,
leave on 2-3 minutes, rinse, repeat; 2 applications per week for
control or as needed for maintenance
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Tinea
versicolor: TOP
apply to affected area (perhaps with small amount of water), allow
to remain on skin for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly, repeat daily
for 7 days; repeat as needed for maintenance
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Source:
Operational Medicine 2001, Health
Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington,
D.C., 20372-5300
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