Selsun is a medicine that has the active principle Selenium Sulfide.
This medication is an effective antifungal in the treatment of intense cases of dandruff and dandruff. It can be used topically or capillary.
Selsun acts by reducing the renewal of skin cells that may be infected, this is due to its antifungal and irritative action.
Indications of Selsun
Seborrheic dermatitis; dandruff; pityriasis versicolor.
Side Effects of Selsun
Dry eyes; skin irritation; loss of hair; oiliness on the scalp or hair.
Contraindications of Selsun
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; susceptible to the product.
How to use Selsun
Topic Use
Adults
- Pityriasis Versicolor : Apply the medication throughout the body, except on the face and genital areas. Allow the product to act for 10 minutes and then wash the body well. This procedure should be repeated once a day for a week.
Hair Usage
Adults
- Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis : Apply the medicine to 1% on the scalp, twice a week. If the drug used is 2.5% use it twice a week only in the first week of treatment, and then use it once every 2 weeks.