What shampoos can you alternate with Selsun Blue?
Rotating shampoos with different active ingredients can help prevent your scalp from becoming tolerant to any single ingredient and may improve effectiveness. Here are some good options to alternate with Selsun Blue (which contains selenium sulfide):
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What shampoos can you alternate with Selsun Blue?
Rotating shampoos with different active ingredients can help prevent your scalp from becoming tolerant to any single ingredient and may improve effectiveness. Here are some good options to alternate with Selsun Blue (which contains selenium sulfide):
* Ketoconazole shampoos - Available over the counter at 1% strength (like Nizoral) or by prescription at 2% strength. This antifungal ingredient works differently than selenium sulfide.
* Zinc pyrithione shampoos - Found in brands like Head & Shoulders. This is mild enough for daily use and has antifungal properties.
* Coal tar shampoos - Brands like Neutrogena T/Gel or Pentrax can help reduce symptoms, especially when combined with other ingredients.
* Salicylic acid shampoos - Products like Neutrogena T/Sal help exfoliate the scaly layer associated with seborrheic dermatitis.
When rotating shampoos, use a different one each time you wash your hair. Make sure to follow the directions carefully - most require lathering into your scalp, letting it sit for several minutes, rinsing, and repeating.
A MySebDermTeam member found success rotating multiple shampoos: "I have been rotating six shampoos... It turns out that so far, Dermoia eczema and psoriasis shampoo is [working best]. My seborrheic dermatitis has not vanished, but it has diminished somewhat, as has the itching."
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