Usually the simple application of selenium disulfide has no role in the treatment of seborrheic alopecia, no matter how long the use of the results can not be seen.
Seborrheic alopecia is also known as androgenetic alopecia, and the main drugs for its treatment are topical drugs such as minoxidil to promote hair growth, oral small doses of finasteride for male patients, and oral anti-androgenic drugs such as spironolactone for female patients.
Selenium disulfide lotion is a kind of topical medication, generally used for the treatment of excessive dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and lichen planus and other diseases, play a role in inhibiting the secretion of sebum and removing dandruff. It is suitable for patients with seborrheic alopecia who have excessive scalp oil and a large amount of dandruff, and can only play a supplementary therapeutic role in this disease.
Selenium disulfide lotion adverse reactions are rare, occasionally see contact dermatitis, scalp or hair dryness, hair discoloration. The drug needs to be shaken well before use, and must be rinsed completely after use to avoid hair discoloration; the drug should not be used within 2 days after dyeing and perming; it should not be used in the eyes or other mucous membranes; it is forbidden to use it for skin with inflammation, vesicles, oozing, etc., and forbidden to use it for external genital areas.
If you need to use the drug, it is recommended to consult a doctor and standardize the use under the guidance of a doctor.