Could this help me

ShimmerBabe · 01-08-2006, 11:56 PM

I have the clogged pore problem and was told to use selenium and was wondering if taking the selenium supplements would work to clear it up also??

Kay · 01-10-2006, 12:09 PM

Studies have shown selenium if taken with vitamin A and Vitamin E, can reduce the severity of persistent acne and help reduce scarring. However, selenium toxicity is a problem, and selenium should be used under the supervision of a doctor only.

Selenium has both beneficial and harmful effects. Low doses of selenium are needed to maintain good health. However, exposure to high levels can cause adverse health effects. Short-term oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Chronic oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium compounds can produce a disease called selenosis. The major signs of selenosis are hair loss, nail brittleness, and neurological abnormalities (such as numbness and other odd sensations in the extremities).

ShimmerBabe · 01-13-2006, 06:32 AM

Still though my Question remains can selenium supplements help tinea versicolor??

Kay · 01-13-2006, 09:12 AM

Your original question was to do with clogged pores. Tinea Versicolor is a yeast on the skin that is derived from the scalp. Check with your pharmacist he/she might recommend washing with a shampoo with selenium in it.

ShimmerBabe · 01-13-2006, 09:39 AM

Thanks a bunch I'll do that!!

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01-10-2006, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 868 Rep Power: 4	Re: Could this help me Studies have shown selenium if taken with vitamin A and Vitamin E, can reduce the severity of persistent acne and help reduce scarring. However, selenium toxicity is a problem, and selenium should be used under the supervision of a doctor only. Selenium has both beneficial and harmful effects. Low doses of selenium are needed to maintain good health. However, exposure to high levels can cause adverse health effects. Short-term oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Chronic oral exposure to high concentrations of selenium compounds can produce a disease called selenosis. The major signs of selenosis are hair loss, nail brittleness, and neurological abnormalities (such as numbness and other odd sensations in the extremities).

01-13-2006, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
ShimmerBabe Join Date: Jun 13 2005 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Re: Could this help me Still though my Question remains can selenium supplements help tinea versicolor?? __________________ ShimmerBabe

01-13-2006, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kay I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 16 2004 Location: NH Posts: 868 Rep Power: 4	Re: Could this help me Your original question was to do with clogged pores. Tinea Versicolor is a yeast on the skin that is derived from the scalp. Check with your pharmacist he/she might recommend washing with a shampoo with selenium in it.

01-13-2006, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
ShimmerBabe Join Date: Jun 13 2005 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Re: Could this help me Thanks a bunch I'll do that!! __________________ ShimmerBabe

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