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naturally occurring toxic element that can cause hair loss

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust, often in minerals and ores. It is highly toxic and can contaminate water, soil, and food, leading to serious health issues such as skin lesions, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. In the context of hair and alopecia, chronic arsenic exposure can lead to hair loss and other dermatological problems.

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research Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic Poisoning Due to Topical Use of Traditional Chinese Medicines

68 citations , May 2013 in “The American journal of medicine”

Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.

research Case Report: Potential Arsenic Toxicosis Secondary to Herbal Kelp Supplement

67 citations , January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives”

A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.

research Arsenic Trioxide as Effective Therapy for Relapsed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

22 citations , November 2002 in “Clinical journal of oncology nursing”

Arsenic trioxide effectively treats relapsed acute promyelocytic leukemia with manageable side effects.

research Chronic Arsenicism: Criminal Poisoning or Drug Intoxication?

17 citations , January 1993 in “Dermatology”

Arsenic poisoning can be caused by both criminal acts and certain medical treatments.

research Arsenic in Induced Hair of the Rat and Its Relation to the Content in Various Organs During Chronic Exposure

5 citations , March 1992 in “PubMed”

Arsenic levels in rat hair reflect arsenic intake and accumulation in the body.

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community Does RU58841 potentially cause cancer?

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RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.

community 3 years on fin and 1 year on min. Diffuse thinner Asian hair. More hair than high school.

in Progress Pictures 761 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with using finasteride and minoxidil to treat hair loss; they experienced minimal regrowth with finasteride alone, but significant regrowth with the combination of finasteride and minoxidil.