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A member asked:

Which selsun blue shud b used for seborrheic dermatitis? the abnormal dryiness n secretion of oil?

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

Specializes in Allergy

Max strength: use max strength selsun blue that is 1% or better is selsun not selsun blue that is 2% and perhaps is still prescription item. Do not use more often than directed

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/2/2020

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