This medication is used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). It reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a condition that causes discoloration of the skin (tinea versicolor).

This medication is usually used 1 or 2 times per week to treat dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, or less often to maintain control of dandruff. For the treatment of tinea versicolor, apply selenium sulfide to the affected skin. Lather with a small amount of water. Allow it to remain on your skin for 10 minutes.

What are some other side effects of Selsun Blue?

• Change in color of hair.
• Oily or dry hair or scalp.
• Hair loss. Hair most often grows back when Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide lotion) is stopped.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This article discusses some natural and home treatments, along with the causes of an itchy scalp.

• Apple cider vinegar.
• Peppermint oil.
• Lemongrass oil.
• Tea tree oil and nerolidol.
• Salicylic acid.
• Selenium sulphide.
• Zinc pyrithione.
• Ketoconazole shampoo.

We also used our editors' own experience with these products.

• Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.
• Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo for Scalp Build-Up Control.
• Kerastase Symbiose Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Scalp Scrub.
• Nutrafol Stress Reliever Scalp Microbiome Essence.
• CLn Healthy Scalp Shampoo.

This dandruff control shampoo is still tough on dandruff, but gentle enough for everyday use. Use it as part of your daily hair routine and keep your scalp dandruff-free.

Selsun must be used twice weekly for two weeks and then only when necessary or as directed by the physician. In the case of hair dryness, the use of a conditioner may help. For effective dandruff control, this anti-dandruff shampoo with selenium sulphide (1%) and GalFUSION Gentle Care can be used every day.

This dandruff control shampoo is still tough on dandruff, but gentle enough for everyday use. Use it as part of your daily hair routine and keep your scalp dandruff-free. Help nourish an itchy scalp with Selsun blue® Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo.

Selsun Daily helps promote scalp health by effective dandruff control and reliving from dandruff related itching and flaking. Regular use of Selsun Daily may also help prevent the recurrence of dandruff.

Selsun must be used twice weekly for two weeks and then only when necessary or as directed by the physician. In the case of hair dryness, the use of a conditioner may help. For effective dandruff control, this anti-dandruff shampoo with selenium sulphide (1%) and GalFUSION Gentle Care can be used every day.

How to relieve itchy skin

1. Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches. Do this for about five to 10 minutes or until the itch subsides.
2. Take an oatmeal bath.
3. Moisturize your skin.
4. Apply topical anesthetics that contain pramoxine.
5. Apply cooling agents, such as menthol or calamine.