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Selenium sulfide topical for Tinea Versicolor User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Selsun Blue Medicated, Exsel, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment, Glo-Sel, Dandrex Selsun Blue Normal to Oily SelRx Tersi Foam

Selenium sulfide topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 32 reviews for the treatment of Tinea Versicolor. 59% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Selenium sulfide topical

  • Sassy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 16, 2019

Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) "I bought over the counter & added 7 drops of Tea Tree Oil which is an antifungal. I have had this condition for 40 yrs. I have been to Drs. but I try different methods. This is the first with Selsun Shampoo. I showered & then used the shampoo & left it on for 10 min. The itch is already better. It is hard to rate it because it is the first time I used it with the Tea Tree Oil."

7 / 10
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  • Ander...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 25, 2021

"I put Selsen Blue on overnight as directed by my DR. And what a mistake. If you do this treatment only do it for 15-20 min NOT overnight. And keep away from you neck as it’s very sensitive and I got a bunch of burns that I hope are healing."

3 / 10
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  • ALOS
  • October 9, 2020

"A dermatologist said to use Selsun Blue 1% - coat my body with it at bedtime, let it dry, put on old pj’s, leave it on overnight and shower it off in the morning - do this once a week for 3 weeks. This worked in incredibly well, right from the first treatment. I did have a bit of chemical burning in my armpit area - in creases like that just blot a little of the wetness off before it dries - no problems after that. Part of the reason I went to see the dermatologist was to get help with overall bumpiness of the skin all over my body. It’s like every hair follicle was inflamed and had a little bump in the follicle. Although she recommended other treatments it was the Selsun treatments that completely cleared this up from the very first night. I’m from Canada so no cost for 3 dermatologist appointments (plus a follow up in 2 wks) and the Selsun was purchased at Wal Mart for less than $15 (maybe $12/$13)."

10 / 10
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  • its...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 14, 2018

Selsun (selenium sulfide) "Efficient if u do washing with mercryl solution before using. Then you keep selsun on skin 20 minutes before rinsing. I used it that way for three weeks every two days ,then two weeks every three days , then two weeks every four days ,then one week every five days, one week every six days ,and once a week for three weeks . It's not very comfortable to keep it 20 minuts on skin and it does smell, but this is really the only medicine with good result and quite cheap, with mercryl about 10 euro/month"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 27, 2022

Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) "I've had some success using Selsun blue for Tinea Versicolor. I've had it for years not knowing what it was but I pinpointed it. I value the healing that Selsun Blue has done for it but I really don't like the smell. I leave it on for about a half an hour and shower it off. It hasn't fully gotten rid of it but it's gotten pretty close."

8 / 10
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  • Yikes
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 30, 2022

"I am not sure if this will work for me. I followed directions on my bottle from my pharmacy that simply said, apply once a day for 7 days (conveniently leaving out the part where you rinse off in 10 minutes) I just found this out (day 4, applying after taking evening showers and leaving on) chemical burns under my breasts, feeling pretty dumb but also upset my directions weren’t more specific :( Not bashing the product (I’ve been using it wrong)"

5 / 10
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  • OPTIM...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2023

"I've had this condition for at least 15 years. It started with a small spot and now covers my left buttock, a large patch on my lower back, and several patches on my left leg and foot. I visited my family doctor shortly after noticing it and was told it's permanent and that there's no cure for it. I was driving a truck at the time and being in work boots all day every day, I suspected it was a yeast issue, but he discounted that. NOW that I'm reading all of these reviews and everyone having positive results, I am so excited to get home from this vacation to purchase some Selsun Blue and start using it. I really hope this works. As so many of you can relate, I'm sure you all know the stares from people wondering 'what's wrong with his leg?' I came on vacation one year and didn't apply sunscreen to those areas, wow was that a mistake. I burned right away and blistered. It was painful the whole time I was away. I'll share my results with you in a few weeks, hopefully great results!"

10 / 10
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  • Choco...
  • August 12, 2017

Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) "I had been recommended that I leave it on while I sleep I ended up with chemical burns all over my chest"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 12, 2017

"Wash with selsun blue. I left it on for 10-60 minutes then pat the spots with apple cider vinegar. After drying, aloe vera. Great results in 5 days"

7 / 10
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  • gerard...
  • November 17, 2010

Selsun (selenium sulfide) "This is the best treatment for the tinea versicolor"

10 / 10
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  • Little...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 24, 2018

Selsun Blue (selenium sulfide) "The smell is so horrible I can't stand it days after using it and several showers later you can still smell it when you sweat"

7 / 10
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  • Brewzky
  • February 26, 2018

"Works like a charm. It's a bit messy though. Leave it on 30 minutes then take a shower and repeat in 3 days"

9 / 10
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