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Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide Topical) - Summary

 
 



SUMMARY

A liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation for topical application.

SELENIUM SULFIDE is indicated for the following:

For the treatment of tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, and dandruff.


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Published Studies Related to Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide Topical)

A randomized, double-blind study comparing the efficacy of selenium sulfide shampoo 1% and ciclopirox shampoo 1% as adjunctive treatments for tinea capitis in children. [2010.09]
Our objective was to compare the efficacy of selenium sulfide shampoo 1% and ciclopirox shampoo 1% as adjunctive treatments for tinea capitis in children. Forty children aged 1-11 years with clinically diagnosed tinea capitis were randomized to receive selenium sulfide shampoo 1% or ciclopirox shampoo 1% twice a week as adjuncts to an 8-week course of ultramicronized griseofulvin dosed at 10-12 mg/kg/day...

A double-blind comparative study of sodium sulfacetamide lotion 10% versus selenium sulfide lotion 2.5% in the treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor. [2004.06]
Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, which consists of hyperpigmented and hypopigmented scaly patches, is often difficult to treat. A double-blind comparative study between once-a-day sodium sulfacetamide lotion and selenium sulfide lotion was undertaken... Selenium sulfide was statistically more efficacious (76.2% vs 47.8%, P=.013).

Comparison of 1% and 2.5% selenium sulfide in the treatment of tinea capitis. [1995.07]
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether an over-the-counter shampoo containing 1% selenium sulfide would have sporicidal activity equal to that of a 2.5% selenium sulfide prescription lotion in the adjunctive treatment of tinea capitis infection. DESIGN: Prospective randomized nonblinded clinical trial. SETTING: Outpatient clinics and emergency department of a children's hospital. PATIENTS: Fifty-four patients between the ages of 1 and 15 years with culture-proved tinea capitis infection caused by Trichophyton tonsurans enrolled during a 14-month period... CONCLUSION: Commercially available 1% selenium sulfide shampoo is an equally effective yet less expensive alternative sporicidal therapy in the adjunctive treatment of tinea capitis infection.

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ketoconazole 2% shampoo versus selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo in the treatment of moderate to severe dandruff. [1993.12]
BACKGROUND: Ketoconazole is highly effective against the yeast Pityrosporum ovale, an organism believed to be involved in the pathogenesis of dandruff. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ketoconazole 2% shampoo versus selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo and placebo shampoo in patients with moderate to severe dandruff... CONCLUSION: Both ketoconazole 2% shampoo and selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo are effective in the treatment of moderate to severe dandruff; however, ketoconazole 2% shampoo appears to be better tolerated.

A Randomized, Double-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy of Selenium Sulfide Shampoo 1% and Ciclopirox Shampoo 1% as Adjunctive Treatments for Tinea Capitis in Children. [2010.08.24]
Our objective was to compare the efficacy of selenium sulfide shampoo 1% and ciclopirox shampoo 1% as adjunctive treatments for tinea capitis in children. Forty children aged 1-11 years with clinically diagnosed tinea capitis were randomized to receive selenium sulfide shampoo 1% or ciclopirox shampoo 1% twice a week as adjuncts to an 8-week course of ultramicronized griseofulvin dosed at 10-12 mg/kg/day...

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Clinical Trials Related to Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide Topical)

Zinc and Selenium Supplementation in Atherosclerosis [Completed]
The aim of this randomized double-blind study was to evaluate the effect of oral zinc and selenium supplementation on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers as well as the status of zinc and selenium in patients with atherosclerosis and angina stable treated with rosuvastatin. The hypotheses tested in this study were: Treatment with rosuvastatin impairs zinc and selenium status in patients with atherosclerosis and stable angina? Zinc and selenium supplementation, concomitantly with rosuvastatin, influences the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as the status of minerals?

Influence of Selenium on Prostate Cancer Related Biomarkers [Completed]
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center researchers are trying to compare the effects of two different forms of selenium (selenium yeast and selenomethionine) on blood selenium levels and biomarkers of oxidative stress as primary endpoints. One in six men are at risk of getting prostate cancer in their lifetime. Participants will be asked to take over-the-counter selenium yeast supplements and selenomethionine or a placebo for nine out of twelve months.

S0000D: Effect of Vitamin E and/or Selenium on Colorectal Polyps in Men Enrolled on SELECT Trial SWOG-S0000 [Active, not recruiting]

Selenium Supplementation of Patients With Cirrhosis [Terminated]
This study is being conducted to determine if patients with cirrhosis (liver disease) are selenium deficient. The effect of supplementation with two chemical forms of selenium on plasma selenium biomarkers will be determined and correlated with the severity of the liver disease.

Predicting Dietary Selenium Needs to Achieve Target Blood Selenium Levels [Completed]
In this study, we will evaluate the effectiveness of several doses of oral selenomethionine in raising biomarkers of selenium status including plasma selenium concentrations.

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Reports of Suspected Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide Topical) Side Effects

Lymphadenopathy (2)Drug Interaction (2)Expired Drug Administered (2)Rash Pruritic (2)Hair Texture Abnormal (2)Blister (2)Burning Sensation (2)Eye Swelling (2)Hypersensitivity (1)Pruritus (1)more >>


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