Selenium and hair colour changes Patient Reports February 09, 2012

Selenium Side Effects Report #4928629-2
Selenium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2006. Male patient, child 4 years of age, was diagnosed with tinea infection  and was treated with Selenium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hair colour changes. Selenium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Selenium Side Effects Report #4681177-X
Selenium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 19, 2005. Female patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 91.00 lb, was diagnosed with fungal skin infection and was treated with Selenium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hair colour changes, trichorrhexis. Selenium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GRISEOFULVIN LIQUID. Patient recovered.