{"id":60502,"date":"2024-02-28T06:52:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T06:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/selsun-suspension\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:23:46","slug":"selsun-suspension","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/selsun-suspension\/","title":{"rendered":"Selsun Suspension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding:16px 20px;background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px;color:#2c3e50;\">Quick Answer \u2014 What is Selsun Suspension?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Selsun Suspension contains <strong>selenium sulphide 2.5%<\/strong> \u2014 a topical anti-Malassezia suspension licensed for dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and pityriasis versicolor. Apply to wet scalp, lather, leave on 2\u20135 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Effective from the first wash. Do not get in eyes; rinse hands and avoid contact with jewellery. Slight medicinal odour and a small risk of hair discoloration in dyed or grey hair are the trade-offs versus ketoconazole shampoo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"margin:0 0 18px;padding:14px 18px;background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #e0e4e8;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:#333;\"><strong>Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/strong> \u2014 afkomstig van een <strong>WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant<\/strong>, discrete verpakking, wereldwijde verzending en meer dan 1.400 klanten gesteund door ons <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">geverifieerd beoordelingsprogramma<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Elke bestelling is gedekt door onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 als uw pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij het opnieuw.<\/p>\n<h3>Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Onze generieke medicijnen zijn afkomstig van WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikanten en worden wereldwijd verzonden in discrete, eenvoudige verpakkingen \u2014 geen medicijnnaam op de buitenkant van het pakket. Betalingen met kaart worden verwerkt via een gereguleerde processor (betalingsoverzichten vermelden een gereguleerde kaartbetalingprocessor \u2014 nooit \u201cMedsBase\u201d of een medicijnnaam). Crypto en SEPA bankoverschrijvingen worden ook geaccepteerd. Elke bestelling wordt ondersteund door ons Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Selsun Suspension is supplied by a <strong>WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant<\/strong> en verzonden door onze fulfilmentpartner met discrete verpakking. Wereldwijde verzending is beschikbaar en elke bestelling valt onder onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a>. Klanten kunnen onafhankelijke feedback bekijken op onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">reviews pagina<\/a> voordat ze bestellen.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Selsun Suspension Treats<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dandruff (pityriasis capitis)<\/strong> \u2014 non-inflammatory white-grey scalp flaking driven by an inflammatory response to <em>Malassezia<\/em> yeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp<\/strong> \u2014 inflammatory greasy yellow scale, often with itch and erythema.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor of the trunk<\/strong> \u2014 yeast-driven hypo- or hyperpigmented patches on the chest, back, and shoulders. Selenium sulphide is particularly effective for this indication and is often preferred over ketoconazole shampoo as a body wash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjunct in scalp psoriasis<\/strong> \u2014 softens scale and reduces secondary Malassezia colonisation, alongside dedicated antipsoriatic treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Selsun Suspension Works<\/h2>\n<p>Selenium sulphide acts on the scalp through three concurrent mechanisms:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Direct anti-yeast activity.<\/strong> Reduces colonisation by <em>Malassezia furfur \/ globosa<\/em> and impairs yeast cell wall function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slows corneocyte turnover.<\/strong> Cytostatic effect on the epidermis \u2014 the hyperproliferating scalp produces fewer flakes per unit time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sebostatic action.<\/strong> Reduces sebum production at the follicle, which removes part of the lipid substrate that Malassezia depends on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Selsun Suspension<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Indicatie<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Frequentie<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Contact time<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Duur<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Dandruff (induction)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">2\u00d7 weekly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">2\u20133 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">2 weken<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Dandruff (maintenance)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Once weekly or fortnightly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">2\u20133 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Indefinite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Seborro\u00efsch eczeem<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">2\u20133\u00d7 weekly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">5 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">4 weeks then taper to weekly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Pityriasis versicolor (body)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Once daily \u00d7 7 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">10 minutes on wet skin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">7 days, repeat at 1 month if needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Tinea versicolor short course<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Once<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Overnight (8\u201310 hours)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Single application; repeat in 7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Shake the bottle well before each use \u2014 selenium sulphide is a suspension and the active settles. Wet the scalp thoroughly, dispense a teaspoon-sized amount onto the palm, and massage into the scalp for 30 seconds to build a lather. Leave the lather in contact for the full 2\u20135 minute window \u2014 short contact is the most common reason for failure. Rinse with running water until clear. Wash hands afterwards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:18px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\"><strong>Avoid contact with eyes, broken skin, jewellery, and dyed hair freshly bleached.<\/strong> Selenium sulphide can sting irritated skin and tarnish silver, gold-plate, and certain dyed hair shades (particularly grey, blonde, and recently lightened or bleached hair \u2014 temporary discoloration to a yellow-green tint). Remove jewellery before washing. If accidental eye contact occurs, irrigate with running water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Effects of Selsun Suspension<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Vaak (1\u201310%):<\/strong> mild scalp irritation, dryness, and transient hair texture change (rougher feel after rinsing \u2014 a conditioner offsets this); slight medicinal odour during application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncommon (&lt;1%):<\/strong> hair discoloration in dyed, grey, or blonde hair (yellow-green tint, generally transient and washes out within a few normal shampoos); excess oiliness or dryness; folliculitis; allergic contact dermatitis (red, itchy weeping scalp \u2014 discontinue).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zeldzaam:<\/strong> nail discoloration if used on the body and the suspension is left under fingernails; hair shaft damage with long-overcontact times.<\/p>\n<p>Systemic side effects from topical use are vanishingly rare. Selenium absorption through intact scalp skin during a 2\u20135 minute exposure is negligible.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison With Ketoconazole Shampoo<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Attribute<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Selenium sulphide 2.5%<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Ketoconazole 2% shampoo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Dandruff efficacy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Hoog<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Hoog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Tinea versicolor body wash<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">First choice<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Effective alternative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Itch \/ inflammation control<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Matig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Better (anti-inflammatory action)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Hair colour effects<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Can lighten dyed\/grey\/blonde hair<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Generally none<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Odour<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Mild medicinal smell<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Mild perfumed scent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Pregnancy use<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Compatibel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\">Compatibel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Both work. Pick selenium sulphide if you also have or worry about pityriasis versicolor on the body, or want a different mechanism for refractory dandruff. Pick <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ketocip-shampoo\/\">ketoconazole 2% shampoo<\/a> if you have significant scalp inflammation and itch (better suited to that profile) or if you have light dyed hair. Many users with severe seborrhoeic dermatitis alternate the two between wash days.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneesmiddelinteracties<\/h2>\n<p>No clinically relevant systemic drug interactions. Topical exposure is too low to interact with oral medications. Avoid same-day use with coal tar shampoo (alternate on different days). Do not combine with topical hydrocortisone in the same wash unless your dermatologist has set out an alternation schedule.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zwangerschap, Borstvoeding en Kinderen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Zwangerschap en borstvoeding.<\/strong> No reported teratogenic concern. Topical exposure in a rinse-off product is negligible and the suspension has been used for decades by pregnant women. Avoid applying to broken skin or to the nipple if breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children.<\/strong> Used from age 5 upwards under paediatric supervision; not generally recommended in infants. Cradle cap in babies should be discussed with a paediatrician.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opslag<\/h2>\n<p>Store Selsun Suspension below 25\u00b0C in the original bottle, tightly capped. Shake before each use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Discard after the printed expiry date.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Selsun Suspension lighten my hair colour?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, occasionally \u2014 particularly on grey, blonde, or freshly dyed hair, where it can produce a transient yellow-green tint. Normal shampoos wash this out within a few washes. If you have a recent expensive colour, wait 7 days before the first medicated wash and consider <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ketocip-shampoo\/\">ketoconazole 2% shampoo<\/a> as a colour-friendlier alternative.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fast does Selsun Suspension work?<\/h3>\n<p>Many patients see less itch after the first wash. Visible reduction in flaking takes 1\u20132 weeks. For pityriasis versicolor on the body, repigmentation of the affected patches can take several months \u2014 the active infection is gone within 1\u20132 weeks but the colour change persists until normal melanin production resumes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does it smell?<\/h3>\n<p>Selenium compounds have a faint sulphur odour. The smell is from the active itself, not a perfume. It is most noticeable during application and largely gone after rinsing. Hair styling products mask any residual smell once dry.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use Selsun Suspension for tinea versicolor on the body?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 this is one of its best indications. Apply to wet skin (chest, back, shoulders), lather, leave for 5\u201310 minutes, then rinse. Daily for 7 days, then repeat at 1 month if needed. For widespread or stubborn cases, oral antifungal therapy (fluconazole single-dose or itraconazole short course) may be needed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I leave Selsun Suspension on overnight?<\/h3>\n<p>Generally no \u2014 overnight contact substantially increases the risk of scalp irritation, hair shaft damage, and discoloration. The exception is the single-application overnight protocol some dermatologists use for stubborn pityriasis versicolor on the body. For the scalp, never leave on longer than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does it tarnish my jewellery?<\/h3>\n<p>Sulphide compounds react with silver, gold-plate, and some other metals to form sulphide tarnish. Remove all jewellery (rings, earrings, chains) before washing. Tarnish on real silver can be reversed with a polishing cloth.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Selsun Suspension safe in pregnancy?<\/h3>\n<p>Compatible. Topical absorption from a rinse-off scalp product is negligible and the suspension has been widely used in pregnancy without reported harm. Avoid applying to broken skin and follow normal directions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I combine Selsun Suspension with ketoconazole shampoo?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 alternating the two between wash days is a standard regimen for severe or refractory dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. They have different mechanisms so the combination is additive, not redundant. Do not mix them in the same wash.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if my dandruff is not improving?<\/h3>\n<p>Check the basics \u2014 full 2\u20135 minute contact, 2\u20133\u00d7 weekly induction. After 4\u20136 weeks of correct use without improvement, consider scalp psoriasis, contact dermatitis, or tinea capitis as differentials and consult a dermatologist. Oral antifungal therapy (<a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/nizral\/\">Nizral<\/a> or itraconazole) is sometimes needed for refractory disease.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is selenium sulphide poisonous if accidentally swallowed?<\/h3>\n<p>Small accidental amounts during a wash are unlikely to cause serious harm but can cause GI upset (nausea, vomiting). Significant ingestion needs urgent medical attention \u2014 call your local poison centre or attend A&amp;E. Keep the bottle out of reach of children.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andere behandelingen voor roos en hoofdhuid<\/h3>\n<p>Customers also view these alternatives for dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and tinea versicolor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ketocip-shampoo\/\">Ketocip Shampoo (ketoconazol 2%)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/danfree-2\/\">Danfree 2% Shampoo (ketoconazole 2%)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/keto-cream\/\">Keto Cream (ketoconazole topical)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/nizral\/\">Nizral (ketoconazole 200 mg oral)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/ketoforce\/\">Ketoforce (ketoconazole topical)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin:18px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\"><strong>Medisch disclaimer.<\/strong> Deze pagina is alleen bedoeld voor algemene educatieve doeleinden en is geen vervanging voor persoonlijk advies van een gekwalificeerde clinicus. Aanhoudende jeukende rode hoofdhuid, schilfering die niet reageert op medicinale shampoo binnen 4\u20136 weken, haaruitval of uitbreiding van de uitslag naar het gezicht of de romp moet worden beoordeeld door een dermatoloog. Andere aandoeningen kunnen roos imiteren: hoofdhuidpsoriasis, contactdermatitis, tinea capitis, lichen planus en disco\u00efde lupus. Nieuw ontstane ernstige roos bij immuungecompromitteerde pati\u00ebnten (hiv, chemotherapie, transplantatie) verdient een snelle beoordeling.<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selsun Suspension (selenium sulphide 2.5%) \u2014 anti-Malassezia medicated suspension for dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and pityriasis versicolor of the trunk. 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