research Ingestion of a dietary supplement resulting in selenium toxicity
Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
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research Systemic effects of Leucaena leucocephala ingestion on ringtailed lemurs (Lemur catta) at Berenty Reserve, Madagascar
This study found that ringtailed lemurs consuming leucaena in Berenty absorb mimosine, which causes alopecia without affecting body condition or organ toxicity; this may increase infant mortality due to alopecic mothers.
research Ingestion of topical steroid triggering pustular psoriasis?
This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed widespread erythroderma and systemic symptoms after ingesting clobetasone butyrate cream, despite previous psoriasis treatment.
research Ingestion of minoxidil associated with elevated transaminases in the absence of ischemic hepatitis
This case study reported that an 18-year-old woman ingested a large amount of topical minoxidil, leading to symptoms like low blood pressure, increased heart rate, and elevated liver enzymes, but recovered fully after treatment. Minoxidil toxicity may rarely cause abnormal liver enzyme levels.
research Telogen effluvium associated with COVID‐19 infection
This study suggests that COVID-19 infection may trigger telogen effluvium, a condition of hair shedding, though medication side effects and pandemic-related stress cannot be excluded as contributing factors.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Infection from micro needling even with medicated shampoos and sanitation
The conversation discusses scalp itching and tenderness after microneedling, despite using medicated shampoos and proper sanitation. The user plans to see a dermatologist and is concerned about possible infection or allergic reaction.
community Botox injections into the scalp for the treatment of hair loss.
Botox injections into the scalp may reduce hair loss by decreasing scalp tension, but results vary; some users experienced no change, while others saw reduced hair loss and regrowth. The treatment is expensive and may not be effective for everyone, with some users reporting pain and no significant benefits.
community 20MTF Results on the crown from 1 year on estrogen injections
Estrogen injections significantly improved hair growth, particularly on the crown, after stopping finasteride. Monotherapy with estrogen led to hairline improvement, but also caused sterility and potential feminization effects.
community Are mesotherapy injections effective ?
Mesotherapy injections for hair loss are discussed, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 mentioned. The effectiveness of these treatments is questioned.
community What about botox injections on the scalp?
Botox injections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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5 / 801 results- Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation has a risk of infection, but proper aftercare minimizes it.
- What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.
- Can follistatin be applied topically, or is it only effective through injections or systemic use? Follistatin is not effective when applied topically and requires injections or systemic use.
- Should Vitamin B12 be taken orally or by injection for hair loss treatment? Vitamin B12 can be taken orally or by injection if a deficiency exists.
- Are exosomes applied as a serum, an injection, or combined with other hair treatments? Exosomes are typically injected directly or combined with other hair treatments.
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