Efficacy and tolerance of a selenium disulfide-based shampoo in Chinese subjects with mild-to-moderate scalp seborrheic dermatitis: results from a double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled study

W. Wu, C. Ni, L. Shen, D. Zong

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Scalp seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory condition characterized by dandruff, erythema, and pruritus.^1-3 Studies indicate a global microbiota shift of scalp SD compared to healthy scalp, especially fungal colonization of Malassezia spp.^{1, 4, 5}
Selenium disulfide (SeS2) is clinically beneficial in scalp SD.^6-9