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Is selsun blue supposed to peel off tinea versicolor?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Almost: Selwyn blue contains selenium sulfide. It doesn't peel off tinea versicolor, but it kills the fungus that causes it, which goes by the delightful name malessezia furfur.

Answered 9/23/2020

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