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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 Evaluation of Ameliorative Efficiency of Vitamin E and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast on Arsenic Toxicity in Black Bengal Kids

1 citations, July 2021 in “Small ruminant research”

Vitamin E, alone or with yeast, helped reduce arsenic poisoning effects in young goats.

research Exploring the Interplay Between Arsenic and Cutaneous Physiology, Pathology, and Regeneration

November 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

Arsenic exposure from contaminated water severely damages the skin, causing hair loss, pigmentation changes, irritation, and can lead to skin cancer.

research A Case of Secondary Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Chronic Arsenic Toxicity

September 2016 in “Case Reports in Internal Medicine”

Chronic arsenic toxicity can cause diabetes and may not improve even with treatment.

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

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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.