selenium sulfide/amyloidosis

Selenium is an essential nutrient, and various selenium compounds have industrial and medical uses. The possible carcinogenicity of selenium sulfide (a component in shampoos) was investigated by applying a suspension of this substance to the skin of ICR Swiss mice. Groups of 50 mice of each sex were

A bioassay of Selsun(R) for possible carcinogenicity was conducted by applying this substance dermally to ICR Swiss mice. Selsun(R), an antidandruff shampoo, contains 2.5% selenium sulfide. Groups of 50 mice of each sex were exposed to 0.05 ml of 25% or 50% Selsun(R) in distilled water three times a

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CARP) was first described >60 years ago. It is distinct from acanthosis nigricans. This article presents the results of a review of the literature in MEDLINE through May 2006 using the terms 'confluent and reticulated papillomatosis', 'reticulated and