Article: Xanthotrichla (yellow hair) due to selenium sulfide and dihydroxyacetone.(CASE REPORTS)(Case study)

Abstract

Hair shaft discoloration has been documented to be caused by disease states, medications, and exogenous chemicals; After researching the literature xanthotrichia or yellow hair has been determined to be caused predominately by exogenous chemicals. Two cases of new chemicals causing yellow hair shaft discoloration are reported. The chemicals include selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo and dihydroxyacetone.

Introduction

Hair shaft discolorations can range from blue, green, reddish-brown, purple-brown, mahogany to yellow. The etiology of hair discoloration has been found to be secondary to disease states, oral medications, topical medications, ...

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