Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Dandruff Defense Intensive Itch Relief Shampoo, 13.5 Fl Oz, 5.349 Fl Oz

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Tufts Medical Center Community Care and Tufts Medicine MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, alienage, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. First and foremost, it's worth establishing the fact that both shampoos are intended to "control the symptoms of dandruff". What mainly sets them apart, though, is the difference between their active ingredients (with the Head & Shoulders Shampoo containing Zinc Pyrithione—or Piroctone Olamine in Europe—and the Selsun Blue Shampoo instead containing Selenium Sulfide). In essence, this comparison boils down to a question of "which anti-fungal ingredient works best against dandruff?", but there are a couple of other differences to explore first.

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It does not help to shave your child’s hair, give him a close haircut, or force him to wear a protective skull cap. This has no health benefit and will make your child self-conscious. Returning to the topic of their active ingredients, there's no real contest between the two in terms of strength or efficacy since Selenium Sulfide (present in the Selsun Blue Shampoo) is far more potent than Zinc Pyrithione. This still leaves us with a bit of a decision, though, because Selenium Sulfide is overkill for mild cases of dandruff, to the point where it can actually cause irritation due to its strength if left on for too long (so much for that ALS vs SLS point!). Our recommendation would be to only opt for the Selsun Blue Shampoo if your dandruff looks or feels *severe*—in which case, it's also worth knowing that the alternative Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength range includes Selenium Sulfide. Antifungal creams or ointments are not an effective treatment because they can’t reach the fungus deep in the hair roots.

What is selenium sulfide used for?

If you wash your child’s hair with a nonprescription antifungal shampoo, he will be less contagious and able to return sooner to child care or school. A shampoo such as Nizoral or Head and Shoulders Intensive kills ringworm spores. Lather and leave it on your child’s scalp for 10 minutes before rinsing. Use the antifungal shampoo twice a week for 1 month. On other days, use a regular shampoo. Avoid putting any oil or ointment on the scalp because it increases contagiousness of the ringworm. Made with 1% Selenium Sulfide for prescription strength** dandruff relief and flaking protection (**flake protection vs prescription dandruff shampoo 2% ketoconazole) Head and Shoulders and Selsun Blue are best known for their anti-dandruff shampoos, but which brand is better? The Head & Shoulders Classic Clean would almost certainly be the better choice to keep *mild* flakiness and dandruff at bay (due to its weaker—but still effective—active ingredient), and for most people this will be the case. It offers 72 hour protection from flakes, dryness, and itchiness, and is suitable for regular use. Head & Shoulders also happens to be the #1 shampoo brand in the world (*according to P&G), so you know that you're in safe hands whenever you invest in their hair care products.

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Selenium sulfide is an anti-infective agent and is available as a shampoo. What is selenium sulfide used for? Ringworm of the scalp is not dangerous. Without treatment, however, hair loss and scaling may spread to other parts of the scalp. In people prone to dandruff, an uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis, the fungus Malassezia can cause irritation, itching and increased shedding of dead skin cells in areas of the scalp. This shedding may occur every 5 days rather than once a month as it would in people without dandruff.Selenium sulfide treats the excess shedding and irritation by eliminating excess scalp fungus and controlling the rate of shedding of dead skin cells. The main treatment for ringworm of the scalp is a prescription antifungal medicine taken by mouth. Give the dosage prescribed by your healthcare provider. This medicine is best absorbed by the stomach if your child takes it with fatty foods such as milk or ice cream.Come with us as we compare the Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo vs Selsun Blue Anti-Dandruff Shampoo side-by-side to help you decide which is best for you. Enjoy! Some children develop a kerion, which is a boggy (soft), tender swelling of the scalp that can drain pus. Kerions are an allergic reaction to the fungus, not a bacterial infection. They get better when you use antifungal medicine. Less than 10% of cases are caused by a fungus from infected animals, such as kittens and puppies. The animal-type of fungus causes more scalp irritation, redness, and scaling. If your child has the animal-type of fungus, he is not contagious to other children. How long does it last? In 6 weeks return to your healthcare provider’s office to be certain the ringworm has been cured. If the ringworm is not yet cured, your child will need to take a different medicine. Selenium sulfide is available as a 1% and 2.5% lotion and shampoo. Some commonly used brand names are Selsun®, Exsel® and Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment®.