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I need a shampoo with 2% of selenium sulfide to treat tinea versicolor. which one do you recommend i get?
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Selsun Blue: Selsun blue contains selenium sulfide. Other shampoo that can treat this condition contains 1% ketoconazole (available over the counter) and 2% ketoconazole (available by prescription). If the tinea versicolor is extensive and not improving with the shampoos, you should visit your dermatologist to start on an oral pill.
Answered 5/3/2015
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