Substance / Medication

Selenium sulfide

Overview

Active Ingredient
selenium sulfide
RxNorm CUI
36345

Indications

This product is a liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation useful for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff and tinea versicolor. Urea hydrates and is useful for conditions such as dry scalp.

Labeler: KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLCUpdated: 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

Sort:
Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Inflammatory Scalp Diseases: A Systematic Review.
Golińska Joanna, Sar-Pomian Marta, Rudnicka Lidia · Dermatology · 2022
PMID: 34265772Meta-Analysis
Approach to treatment of refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: a systematic review.
Thomas Jamael, Aguh Crystal · J Dermatolog Treat · 2021
PMID: 31348693Meta-Analysis
Therapeutic update of biologics and small molecules for scalp psoriasis: a systematic review.
Camela Elisa, Ocampo-Garza Sonia Sofía, Cinelli Eleonora et al. · Dermatol Ther · 2021
PMID: 33559275Meta-Analysis
Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
Collins L Z, Baines F L, Matheson J R et al. · Int J Cosmet Sci · 2018
PMID: 30447108Meta-Analysis
Effect of oral administration of Triphala, a polyphenol-rich prebiotic, on scalp sebum in patients with scalp seborrhea a randomized clinical trial.
Zareie Elham, Mansouri Parvin, Hosseini Hamed et al. · J Dermatolog Treat · 2022
PMID: 32698634RCT
The positive benefit of Lactobacillus paracasei NCC2461 ST11 in healthy volunteers with moderate to severe dandruff.
Reygagne P, Bastien P, Couavoux M P et al. · Benef Microbes · 2017
PMID: 28789559RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Selenium sulfide (substance)
SNOMED CT
58292001
UMLS CUI
C0074281
RxNorm CUI
36345
Labeler
KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.