September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
Sodium fluoride can harm hair follicles, but sodium selenite can help protect them.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
16 citations
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May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
October 2023 in “Èkologiâ čeloveka” People in Moldova have less selenium in their hair than recommended, which may contribute to hair loss.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
Selenium's effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis is inconclusive.
2 citations
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October 1961 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Natural feedstuffs help reduce muscular dystrophy in rabbits more than selenium or vitamin E alone.
4 citations
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February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
2 citations
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February 1983 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Selenium disulphide detergents increase hair oiliness by boosting some lipids and reducing fatty acids.
39 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.
21 citations
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April 2009 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Autistic children have lower iron and higher selenium in their hair.
15 citations
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” Balanced selenium intake from wheat is crucial for preventing hair loss.
45 citations
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June 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Silicon can improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
September 2025 in “Clinical Toxicology” Contaminated wheat caused hair loss and other symptoms due to high selenium, but washing it with alkaline water helped.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
June 2026 in “Lahore Garrison University Journal of Life Sciences” The combination showed limited antifungal effects against dandruff-causing fungus.
July 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Total Body Mega Formula supplement can cause severe hair loss due to selenium toxicity.
February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Selenium and zinc deficiency in sheep leads to thyroid and skin problems.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica” Selenium imbalance can cause hair loss and skin issues.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Sphaeranthus indicus and silver nanoparticles can help treat liver cancer by killing cancer cells.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Annals of Medicine” Many food supplements in Portugal have mineral doses above safe levels, posing health risks.
6 citations
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January 1985 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Tumor cells in calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe resemble hair follicle cells.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
January 1984 in “Isotopenpraxis Isotopes in Environmental and Health Studies” Trace element levels in hair differ in people with thyroid diseases.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lead and selenium levels don't cause premature graying.