Question 1

can i use selsun blue on ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Probably won't work: It probably won't be very effective.  It can work for tinea versicolor, but is less likely to work for tinea corporis (ringworm), which requires topical or oral antifungal agents.

Question 2

how do you use selsun blue to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Tinea Versicolor: Selenium sulfide at 2.5% is useful to treat the superficial yeast infection called tinea versicolor. However, selenium is not terribly effective for more typical fungal infections commonly called "ringworm".

Question 3

ring worm, can i use selsun ?

Accepted Answer

No: Selsun works for tinea versicolor, but not tinea  corporis (ringworm).

Question 4

could selsun blue cure waxy dandruff?

Accepted Answer

No: Dandruff can only be controlled. See your dermatologist if selsun blue does not control the dandruff.

Question 5

canz selsun blue reverse freckles on your chest?

Accepted Answer

Selsun blue freckles: Selsun blue is not a treatment for freckles. Freckles will get lighter if they are not exposed to the sun for many weeks or months. With increased sun exposure, they will get darker. 
Selsun blue is often used to treat tinea versicolor, a yeast infetion, that commonly affects the chest and back.

Question 6

will  selsun blue work on sunspots?

Accepted Answer

No: I recommend to my patients hydroquinone which is a perscription use at night then sunscreen in morning when you go out.

Question 7

i put selsun blue on & left it overnight to help with these light spots i have and when i got up to shower it off it was red and hurt to touch, help?

Accepted Answer

Help?: Okay. Do not ever do this again. You irritated and possibly even burned the skin. Leave it alone and let it heal on it's own.  Do not ever do this again.

Question 8

is selsun blue shampoo helpful?

Accepted Answer

Selsen Blue works!: Selsen blue is a high quality product useful in the treatment of uncomplicated dandruff. If the condition persists after use of this non-prescription agent, it is time to consult your doctor to assess potential underlying causes of the problem.

Question 9

where can i get selsun blue?

Accepted Answer

Selsun blue: It should be available at your local drugstore. If unavailable, the druggist can order it for you

Question 10

how does selsun blue remove fungus?

Accepted Answer

Selsun Blue: Over the counter selsun blue contains 1% selenium sulfide as its active ingredient.  Selsun salon contains a different active ingredient than selsun blue, pyrithione zinc 1%, .

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