Characteristics and Migration Patterns of Selenium in Soil, Crops, and Hair in Northwest China

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.

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.

Japanese and Korean diets provide sufficient minerals like folate, B12, vitamin D, zinc, iron, and copper, which may reduce androgenic alopecia. High soy consumption, containing phytoestrogens, might also contribute to lower hair loss in these regions.

The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.

The conversation is about a user suspecting excessive soy consumption caused their hair loss and considering removing soy from their diet. Another user suggests balancing soy with other nutrients, as soy is generally thought to protect hair.

Using spirulina and chlorella to boost ferritin and iron levels reduced hair shedding by more than half in a month. The user found these natural supplements more effective than regular iron tablets for hair growth.