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Selenium Sulfide for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

ICD-10 L21

Selenium Sulfide is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Your scalp is the skin on the top of your head. Unless you have hair loss , hair grows on your scalp. Different skin problems can affect your scalp. Dandruff is a flaking of the skin. The flakes are yellow or white. Dandruff may make your scalp feel itchy. It usually starts after… More on Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions →

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How Selenium Sulfide is used

INDICATIONS: This product is a liquid antiseborrheic, antifungal preparation useful for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff and tinea versicolor. Urea hydrates and is useful for conditions such as dry scalp.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Shake well before use. For seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff: Wet skin and apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into the skin working into a full lather. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Generally, two applications each week for two weeks will control symptoms. Subsequently, shampoo may be used less frequently or as directed by a physician. It should not be applied more frequently than necessary to maintain control. For tinea versicolor: Wet skin and apply to areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into the skin working into a full lather. Allow product to remain on skin for ten minutes, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Repeat procedure once a day for seven days or as directed by a physician.

Warnings

WARNINGS: For external use only. Not for ophthalmic use. DO NOT USE ON BROKEN SKIN OR INFLAMED AREAS. If allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes, genital areas and skin folds, as irritation and burning may result. If accidental contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS In decreasing order of severity: skin irritation; occasional reports of increase in normal hair loss; discoloration of hair (can be avoided or minimized by thorough rinsing of hair after treatment). As with other shampoos, oiliness or dryness of hair and scalp may occur. To report a serious adverse event, please contact Westminster Pharmaceuticals at 1-844-221-7294 or call FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch.

ICD-10 codes for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

L21

Other medications for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

Sulfacetamide Sodium, SulfurSulfacetamide Sodium and SulfurCiclopiroxItraconazoleTerbinafineGriseofulvinSodium Sulfacetamide and SulfurEconazole

Frequently asked questions

Is Selenium Sulfide used to treat Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Selenium Sulfide is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?

Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions is coded in ICD-10-CM as L21.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Selenium Sulfide is right for you.

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