If you're dealing with dandruff, you may have tried a shampoo containing selenium sulfide. Brands such as Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment and Dandrex contain this mineral compound, as it proves effective against the skin condition that causes dandruff.
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Furosemide, commonly known as the pharmaceutical brand Lasix, is a strong diuretic medication used to decrease fluid and salt retention resulting from various health disorders. It reduces swelling, or edema, which can be uncomfortable and lead to further health problems.
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Super Beta Prostate is a natural supplement with the primary active ingredient beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a group of plant sterols obtained from vegetables, fruits and other plants. The product is designed to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
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Esomeprazole, known by the brand Nexium, is a prescription medication that reduces stomach acid production.
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Posture is the position you maintain while standing, sitting or lying down. You have good posture when your position creates the least amount of strain on supporting muscles and ligaments when you move or perform weight-bearing activity.
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Nasal irrigation, also called nasal lavage, involves flushing out the nasal passages with a warm saline solution to remove mucus and debris, and to help relieve symptoms of hay fever, colds and sinus problems.
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Percocet is the brand name for a pain-relief medication containing the analgesic acetaminophen — most commonly known as the brand Tylenol — and the narcotic drug oxycodone. Oxycodone has sedating effects in addition to its ability to relieve pain.
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Coal tar shampoo is a keratolytic agent, meaning it softens the skin protein keratin. This makes it easier to remove thickened, dead, dry skin cells. Coal tar shampoo is effective at relieving skin dryness, flaking, itching, redness and scaling caused by eczema, psoriasis and seborrhea, according to Drugs.com.
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Websites selling Colon Clenz explain that this product cleanses the colon and intestines of toxins and waste build-up. The ingredients indicate that Colon Clenz is effective at stimulating bowel movements, because most of the included substances have laxative effects.
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Kidney stones are crystal-like concentrations of minerals that normally pass from the kidney in urine or else become lodged in the kidney and grow larger. The condition is fairly common, with 5 percent of Americans developing these stones at some point, according to Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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When you bite into fresh garlic -- or cut it or crush it -- it develops a component called allicin from the precursor component alliin. Allicin has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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The prescription drug escitalopram oxalate, available as the brand Lexapro, is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
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An allergy cough is considered an acute illness that can recur and last three days to three weeks. When you are exposed to allergens like pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander, a cough can be your body’s way of trying to get rid of them.
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Cantharis is a homeopathic remedy that contains a toxic substance called cantharidin from the insect Lytta vesicatoria, commonly known as the Spanish fly or blister beetle. People use cantharis topically to heal burns and blisters, and orally to treat bladder inflammation (cystitis).
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Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a 35-percent solution intended for use in preparing or storing food. Some suppliers use it, for instance, to clean bagged lettuce.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. This enlargement obstructs the flow of urine and causes symptoms including intermittent and weak urine streams, straining to urinate, incomplete bladder emptying, sudden uncontrollable urges to urinate and increased urinary frequency.
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Rogaine is available in two strengths--2 percent and 5 percent, with the 5 percent product recommended only for men. Women tend to experience better results with the 5 percent product, but it can cause hair growth on the forehead. The higher-strength Rogaine also is more likely to cause side effects.
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Aloe vera gel is a slick substance from the interior of the thick aloe vera leaf, while aloe latex comes from just under the leaf skin. Applying aloe vera gel topically is generally considered safe, but consuming aloe vera latex or juice extracted from the latex has many disadvantages.
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Selsun Blue is a line of shampoos used to treat dandruff and other skin conditions. Manufactured by Chattem, Selsun Blue is available over the counter and in a prescription-strength version as well.
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Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders involve the chewing muscles and joints connecting the lower jaw to the skull. Although TMJ is technically the abbreviation for the joint, people commonly use this term as shorthand for the disorders and symptoms, says MedlinePlus.
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