January 2005 in “The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology” High fluoride increases damage in hair follicles, but low selenium can reduce this damage at lower fluoride levels.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” High levels of sodium fluoride harm hair growth, but sodium selenite can reduce this harm.
Selenium is essential but can be harmful in excess, and China struggles with balancing its levels for health.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing, fights bacteria, reduces inflammation, and monitors pH.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The shampoo improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, but worked better for males than females.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
February 2024 in “Exposure and Health” Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.
January 2005 in “Zhonghua xingwei yixue yu naokexue zazhi” Selenium and iodine deficiencies cause delayed growth and abnormal neural behavior in rats.
September 1980 in “PubMed” Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nano selenium and CoQ10 helped reduce blood fat levels and insulin resistance while preventing muscle damage from statin drugs in rats.
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December 1962 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” May 2014 in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Higher levels of chromium, selenium, and copper in hair are linked to increased insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
Sodium fluoride can harm hair follicles, but sodium selenite can help protect them.
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May 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Systemic treatment is necessary for tinea capitis in children, with griseofulvin preferred for Microsporum infections.
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February 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” Low serum levels of zinc and selenium may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
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January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
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February 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The hair cuticle acts as a barrier against fungal infection, which occurs only deep within the hair follicle.
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July 2011 in “Americanae (AECID Library)” Higher zinc intake may reduce hair loss after bariatric surgery.
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April 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” COVID-19 may trigger sudden temporary hair loss.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A child was initially wrongly diagnosed with a fungal scalp infection but actually had a non-scarring hair loss condition called Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
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March 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” External factors like certain shampoos, bacterial infections, and parasites might cause hair defects similar to genetic conditions.
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May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
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September 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The hair serum effectively reduced hair fall and improved hair growth without causing any skin issues.
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May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanomaterials could improve PCOS treatment by delivering drugs more effectively with fewer side effects.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.