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:
Effectiveness and tolerance of medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid in patients with seborrheic dermatitis.
Wang Lei, Liu Huijuan, Li Nuo et al. · J Dermatolog Treat · 2025
PMID: 40421970Observational
Xanthotrichia (yellow hair) due to selenium sulfide and dihydroxyacetone.
Prevost Noel, English Joseph C · J Drugs Dermatol · 2008
PMID: 18664164Case Report
The redox riddle of selenium sulfide.
Tiganescu Eduard, Abdin Ahmad Yaman, Razouk Afraa et al. · Curr Opin Chem Biol · 2023
PMID: 37463529Review
Valorizing Organic Waste: Selenium Sulfide Production Mediated by Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria.
Safinazlou Shahrzad, Abdin Ahmad Yaman, Tiganescu Eduard et al. · Materials (Basel) · 2025
PMID: 40572916OtherFull text (PMC)

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 Healos 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 Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.