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I suffered a bad case of dermatitis after using selsun blue for my scalp. my skin is very sensitive. what are some alternative shampoos i can use?

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Dandruff: You could try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo instead

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Baljinder Sidhu answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Nizoral (ketoconazole) Shampoo: For dandruff? Try Nizoral (ketoconazole) which uses a different ingredient than Selsun Blue or Head and Shoulders. It may even help male pattern baldness.

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No selenium sulfide: There are other similar shampoos with different active ingredients. Avoid the selenium found in selsun blue and try Head and Shoulders or Neutrogena Tgel if you have dandruff, or a mild shampoo like dove if you do not.

Answered 3/19/2018

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