Xanthotrichia (yellow hair) due to selenium sulfide and dihydroxyacetone

Prevost, N.; English, J.C.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 7(7): 689-691

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 18664164
Document Number: 16115
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.

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Xanthotrichia (yellow hair) due to selenium sulfide and dihydroxyacetone