Effect of Oral Selenium Supplementation on Hair Health of Patients with Beta Thalassemia Major

The user experienced increased hair shedding after taking a multivitamin containing selenium and questioned if selenium was the cause. The conversation revolves around the potential negative effects of selenium on hair health.

A user reported that taking 20mg copper and 200mcg selenium completely stopped their hair loss. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.

Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.

Selenium sulfide shampoo helped with a sore scalp but may cause hair root damage. Users experienced hair loss with selenium sulfide and ketoconazole, suggesting reducing use if hair loss occurs.

The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

Betacarotene's effect on hair loss is discussed, with concerns about excessive vitamin A. The user also questions if 15mg melatonin impacts vitamin A levels.