research Acute Selenium Poisoning by Paradise Nuts (Lecythis Ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
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research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals
Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.
research Case Series of Selenium Toxicity from a Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
research Toxicity of Repeated Oral Intake of Organic Selenium, Inorganic Selenium, and Selenium Nanoparticles: A Review
Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
research Selenium And Its Inorganic Compounds: BAT Value Documentation, 2011
Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research The Effects of Environmental Pollutants and Exposures on Hair Follicle Pathophysiology
Environmental pollutants can damage hair health and cause hair loss.
research Integrating Herbal Components Into Pharmaceutical Formulations for Hair Woes
Herbal ingredients like aloe vera and hibiscus can help with hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.
research Low-Molecular-Weight Synthetic Antioxidants: Classification, Pharmacological Profile, Effectiveness, and Trends
Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
research Role and Mechanisms of Phytochemicals in Hair Growth and Health
Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
research Synergistic Antibacterial Activity and Wound Healing Properties of Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin Nanohybrid System: An In Vivo Study on Rat Diabetic Staphylococcus Aureus Wound Infection Model
The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.
research Selenium in the Supplement as the Probable Cause of Hair Loss and Nail Dystrophy
Too much selenium can cause hair loss and nail problems.
research Systemic Subchronic Toxicity and Comparison of Four Selenium Nutritional Supplements by 90-Day Oral Exposure in Sprague-Dawley Rats
High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
research Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep
Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
research Chemically Induced Hair Loss/Alopecia
Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.
research Human Exposure to Heavy Metals Over the Last 100 Years
People today have lower levels of arsenic, lead, cadmium, and iron in their hair than people did 100 years ago.
research Alopecia Areata and Toxic Metals
Toxic metals can cause hair loss and should be considered by doctors.
research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
research Application of Acyzol in the Context of Zinc Deficiency and Perspectives
Acyzol could help treat conditions caused by zinc deficiency.
research Forensics in Dermatology: Part II
Dermatologists play a key role in identifying and documenting signs of abuse and injury for forensic investigations.
research Evidence of Hair Loss After Subacute Exposure to 2-Chloroethyl Ethyl Sulfide, a Mustard Analog, and Beneficial Effects of N-Acetylcysteine
Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
research Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses
Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
research Vitiligo: A Comprehensive Overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
research Elemental Hair Analysis: A Review of Procedures and Applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research Hair Analysis in Health Assessment
Hair mineral analysis might help diagnose diseases early, but standard methods are needed.
research Telogen Effluvium: A Review of Acute and Chronic Forms
Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.