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Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo.

About this product

A medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide designed to treat dandruff, scalp flaking, dryness, and fungal scalp conditions.

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Guru Score

84%

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3 experts · Moderate agreement

What they liked

  • Selenium sulfide fights yeast-related scalp conditions
  • Reduces flaking, dryness, redness and excess oil
  • Collapsible packaging minimizes waste

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    Selenium sulfide in this shampoo tackles stubborn dandruff and fungal scalp issues like tinea versicolor and folliculitis, and it also helps control excess oil production. The formulation is strong enough for persistent problems yet accessible for regular use. The collapsible packaging is a practical detail that lets you use the product all the way through without waste.
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    What the gurus are saying.

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    "Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength Shampoo is a strong yet accessible option for persistent scalp issues like flaking, dryness, redness, and it also helps reduce excessive oil production. This contains selenium sulfide 1%, which is an antifungal and anti-inflammatory that helps reduce yeast levels and calm irritation down."
    ✓Yay
    "The next shampoo I'm going to recommend is going to contain selenium sulfide. So if you go to your drugstore you look for Head and Shoulders you want the blue bottle. The blue bottle Head and Shoulders, that's the good stuff. That one contains selenium sulfide 1%. This is a very powerful antifungal. Also great for beard and chest if you break out anywhere else. It helps control the flaking and scalp buildup."
    All 2 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown
    Tinea Versicolor: Causes, Treatments, and How to Stop It from Coming Back | Dermatologist Explains
    "One is selenium sulfide 2 and a half%. This is an active ingredient. So you're not looking for this on the front of the bottle. You're looking on the back of the bottle. One of the shampoos that has this is Head & Shoulders, but it's the one in a navy bottle or sell some blue, the one with the red cap, the extra strength. [...] Throw this in the shower, apply it to the areas that are often sweaty or get affected by this. Let it sit a few seconds and rinse it off."
    Seborrheic Dermatitis: 3 Dermatologist-Approved Tips to Manage Scalp Care | Dr. Aleksandra Brown
    "The next shampoo I'm going to recommend is going to contain selenium sulfide. So if you go to your drugstore you look for Head and Shoulders you want the blue bottle. The blue bottle Head and Shoulders, that's the good stuff. That one contains selenium sulfide 1%. This is a very powerful antifungal. Also great for beard and chest if you break out anywhere else. It helps control the flaking and scalp buildup."
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    "Head and Shoulders came out with selenium sulfide shampoos as well. Traditionally they've always been pyrithione and another anti-dander shampoo, but they have this clinical strength line with selenium sulfide to compete with Selsun Blue. I really like their new line because this packaging is really cool, it collapses and you can roll it as you use the product."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo?

    A medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide designed to treat dandruff, scalp flaking, dryness, and fungal scalp conditions.

    Is Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

    What is Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo's Guru Score?

    Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo best for?

    Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Selenium Sulfide Shampoo is generally suited to dry skin.

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