Exploring the Link Between Selenium from Wheat and Hair Loss

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.

Melatonin's effect on aromatase expression is unclear, with studies showing both increases and decreases. Hormonal impacts are complex and inconsistent, similar to changing health advice on other substances.

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

Stress can cause hair to turn grey due to stem cell depletion at the hair follicle base. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

Soy consumption may help prevent androgenic alopecia, but it can decrease sexual drive in some men. There is a connection between soy and androgenic alopecia, suggesting a potential protective effect.