Clinical reference
Topical antiseborrheic agent · Topical antiseborrheic and antifungal agent · Dermatology, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Selenium sulfide is a topical antiseborrheic and antifungal agent used in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) of the scalp and pityriasis (tinea) versicolor. It is available as shampoos (1% OTC; 2.25% and 2.3% prescription strengths, some with conditioners) and a 2.5% topical lotion. Product lines (e.g., Selsun Blue) may contain different ac…