April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Selenium deficiency worsens aging symptoms in mice.
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November 1987 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
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March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
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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.
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July 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide shampoo doesn't affect hair growth or rest phases.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I bacteria increase selenium uptake in Brassica oleracea plants by 130%.
April 2017 in “The FASEB journal” Low selenium levels worsen health but increase lifespan in mice.
January 2013 in “University Libraries (University of Maryland)” Selenium helps protect cells from aging and damage, especially under stress.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
January 2024 in “Bioanalysis”
October 2023 in “Èkologiâ čeloveka” People in Moldova have less selenium in their hair than recommended, which may contribute to hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
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January 2018 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Selenium supplements do not prevent cancer and may increase certain health risks.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
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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.
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.
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.
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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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” High levels of sodium fluoride harm hair growth, but sodium selenite can reduce this harm.
September 2025 in “Clinical Toxicology” Contaminated wheat caused hair loss and other symptoms due to high selenium, but washing it with alkaline water helped.
16 citations
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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.
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide in anti-dandruff shampoos can turn hair green.
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March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Alopecia patients had similar element levels to normal people, except for differences in copper and low selenium.
Selenium's effectiveness in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis is inconclusive.
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January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica” Selenium imbalance can cause hair loss and skin issues.
7 citations
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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.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The shampoo improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms, but worked better for males than females.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.