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What is Selenium and why is it important for healthy hair and scalp function? Selenium is a trace mineral the body needs, but extra selenium has not been shown to help hair in people who are not deficient. Too much (above the US upper limit of 400 µg a day) can cause hair loss.
Can Selenium supplements help prevent or reverse hair loss caused by nutritional deficiencies? Evidence that selenium helps hair comes mainly from rare, severe deficiency, such as long-term intravenous feeding without selenium. Extra selenium has not been shown to help people who are not deficient, and intake above 400 µg a day can cause hair loss.
What are the risks of taking too much Selenium, and how can you get the right amount safely? Too much selenium (above the US upper limit of 400 µg a day) can cause selenosis, including hair loss and brittle nails. Most people get enough from food, and eating several Brazil nuts a day can exceed the limit.
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research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth

5 citations , May 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences”

This study found that concurrent administration of cycloleucine with ethionine prevented the weakening of wool fibers in sheep, whereas reduced glutathione did not have the same effect.

research Hair Loss in Psychopharmacology

63 citations , March 2000 in “Annals of clinical psychiatry”

This article reviews the association between psychopharmaceuticals and medication-induced alopecia, noting that hair regrowth typically occurs after discontinuing or reducing the medication, while mineral supplements' effectiveness remains unclear.

research Selenium: When a good nutrient goes bad

1 citations , June 2009 in “Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management”

This article discusses the dual nature of selenium, highlighting its essential metabolic roles and potential toxicity at high doses, and reports no new experimental findings.

research Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement

382 citations , February 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine”

This study identified that high concentrations of selenium in a liquid dietary supplement caused a widespread outbreak of poisoning, revealing the importance of stricter manufacturing standards.

research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review

134 citations , December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.

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community ~6 years on Fin + 3 years of Min. Seeing zero progress.

in Progress Pictures 228 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for six years and minoxidil for three years with no noticeable hair regrowth. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, considering a hair transplant, and trying microneedling.

community People who solved their Vitamin D deficiency, how much did it help with regrowth?

in Treatment 56 upvotes 1 year ago

Vitamin D supplementation can aid hair regrowth for some, but results differ. Combining vitamin D with finasteride and minoxidil often improves hair thickness, though not for everyone.

community "Switched to Dutasteride and 7.5 mg Oral Minoxidil 4 Months Ago – Still Shedding?"

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride and increased oral minoxidil from 5 mg to 7.5 mg, noticing increased hair shedding. Users discuss the safety and effects of high-dose minoxidil, with some suggesting the shedding may be temporary due to dosage changes.

community Soo.. uhh.. one year... wondering when Dutasteride is going to stop hair loss

131 upvotes 3 years ago

User has been on finasteride and switched to Dutasteride 6 months ago, using minoxidil, tretinoin, microneedling, and RU-58841, but still experiencing hair loss. Advice given includes waiting 6-18 months for Dutasteride results and checking if it's definitely MPB.

community Anyone lose hair on selenium sulfide? (Selsun Blue)

1 upvotes 11 months ago

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.

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