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August 1960 in “PubMed” Selenium sulfide may affect hair root health.
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January 1993 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Horses in western Iowa got sick from high selenium in local alfalfa hay.
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August 1989 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” High selenium diets in pigs cause health issues like weight loss, hair loss, and nerve damage.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
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January 2001 in “Journal of Animal Science” High dietary selenium, especially inorganic, causes weight loss and selenosis in pigs, with effects varying by hair color.
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January 2016 in “INTAS POLIVET” High selenium levels in some areas cause health issues in cows and buffaloes, but blood tests remain normal.
January 2024 in “Bioanalysis” March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
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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.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
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.
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January 2018 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Selenium supplements do not prevent cancer and may increase certain health risks.
April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Selenium deficiency worsens aging symptoms in mice.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The shampoo improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, but worked better for males than females.
20 citations
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May 2009 in “Health physics” The model helps predict uranium levels in human hair from drinking contaminated water, offering an alternative to urine tests.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
April 2017 in “The FASEB journal” Low selenium levels worsen health but increase lifespan in mice.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Moderate selenium levels in a dog's diet are best for hair growth.
September 2025 in “Clinical Toxicology” Contaminated wheat caused hair loss and other symptoms due to high selenium, but washing it with alkaline water helped.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” High levels of sodium fluoride harm hair growth, but sodium selenite can reduce this harm.
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January 1989 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The side gland of Suncus murinus is a good model for studying human sebaceous glands.
January 2013 in “University Libraries (University of Maryland)” Selenium helps protect cells from aging and damage, especially under stress.
March 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” 35 citations
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April 1956 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Selenium sulfide shampoo can cause hair loss, which stops when you stop using it.
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March 2013 in “BMJ Case Reports” Zinc levels remained low despite treatment, likely due to absorption issues.
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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.
Selenium's effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis is inconclusive.
October 2014 in “Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences” Higher copper and lower chromium and selenium in hair are linked to insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
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September 2011 in “Livestock science” Maternal Nano-Se supplements improve fetal hair follicle development in cashmere goats.