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Is selsun blue shampoo a good choice for bacterial scalp foliculitis?

Q: is selsun blue shampoo a good choice for bacterial scalp foliculitis?

: No it’s for a type of ringworm fungal infection of the scalp. Try hey HealthTap consult to get medical advice and treatment from a physician

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No it’s for a type of ringworm fungal infection of the scalp. Try hey HealthTap consult to get medical advice and treatment from a physician

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Answered 7/2/2021

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A member asked:

Is selsun blue shampoo a good choice for bacterial scalp foliculitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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