Selenium sulfide is an inorganic chemical compound used in treating fungal infections like dandruff, pityriasis versicolor, and seborrheic dermatitis in the form of shampoos and lotion. Adverse effects include skin irritation, generalized weakness, fatigue, and hair loss. Dandruff may recur upon its discontinuation. It is known to react with metal jewelry; hence their removal before use is recommended.
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Why do I have pink rashes all over my chest and back?
Query: Hi doctor, I have rashes all over my chest and back. It started to appear three months back and does not cause any pain or itching. The rashes are slightly pinker than the normal adjacent skin. I am currently taking Sertraline. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from rashes all over your chest and back for the last three months that are slightly pinker than the rest of the skin, and it does not cause any pain or itchin... Read Full »
Should I follow-up, based on my daughter's thyroid levels?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 17 years now. We took her to ER for joint pain. Her joint pain started in the lower back three days ago and within a day, it was in all of her joints. But, there is no rash and fever. Two doctors saw her in the ER said that she needs further testing apart from laboratory te... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The viral infection she might have caught from her school and there is no need to worry. Usually, that is self-limiting. We adapt the policy of wait and watch unless there are no complications and I think there are none. With respect to thyroid, I suggest you do not pan... Read Full »
Does Omega-5 promote healthy skin and hair growth?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know the difference between Omega-5 and Selenium to boost my immunity and anti-aging. Which one is better? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have a question of the difference between Omega-3 and Selenium to boost immunity with anti-aging and which one is better. Selenium plays an essential role in improving your immunity s... Read Full »
Which is the best medication to control my T3 and T4 levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking NP thyroid 90 mg. I started on 60 mg. Initially, I used 100 mcg of T4 medicine but still had some issues. Once I went to NP, the T3 seems to help, but once my T4 hormones dropped, I could feel some of my symptoms again. Free T3 4.98 pg/mL. 1.58 - 3.91 pg/mL Fre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should decrease the dose of NP thyroid to 60 mg or shift back to Levothyroxine if you tolerate it well. Read Full »
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