Soil, Grain, and Water Chemistry and Human Selenium Imbalances in Enshi District, Hubei Province, China

Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related 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.

GHK-Cu helped control Seborrheic Dermatitis and reduced scalp irritation, with no immediate change in hair fall or growth. Users reported reduced flakes and healthier skin using GHK-Cu topically.

Users discuss whether Koshine reduces sebum and scalp itchiness. Some report reduced sebum and seborrheic dermatitis, while others debate the effectiveness of anti-androgens like RU58841 for hair loss.

The conversation discusses the safety and use of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, with mentions of zinc pyrithione and selenium sulfide. Users debate the safety of these ingredients, particularly zinc pyrithione, and share opinions on regulatory differences between Europe and the US.

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.