Actress Tricia Helfer shares her experience of recovering from heavy metal poisoning caused by hair extensions.
Actress Tricia Helfer shares her experience of recovering from heavy metal poisoning caused by hair extensions.
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She had worn various types of hair extensions throughout her career, including metal clip-in extensions in 2018.
She had worn various types of hair extensions throughout her career, including metal clip-in extensions in 2018.
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After two months of wearing them, she began experiencing unusual symptoms like scalp tenderness and soreness, gum pain, and skin irritation.
After two months of wearing them, she began experiencing unusual symptoms like scalp tenderness and soreness, gum pain, and skin irritation.
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A hairstylist on the set of "Swat" noticed alopecia and bald spots on her scalp, leading her to remove the extensions.
A hairstylist on the set of "Swat" noticed alopecia and bald spots on her scalp, leading her to remove the extensions.
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Tricia noticed that the metal clips on the extensions were green, similar to cheap costume jewelry.
Tricia noticed that the metal clips on the extensions were green, similar to cheap costume jewelry.
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She consulted her doctor, who referred her to a dermatologist and an allergist, but no metal allergies were found.
She consulted her doctor, who referred her to a dermatologist and an allergist, but no metal allergies were found.
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Despite the removal of extensions, she continued to experience symptoms like memory issues, fatigue, and nausea.
Despite the removal of extensions, she continued to experience symptoms like memory issues, fatigue, and nausea.
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A friend suggested heavy metal poisoning as a possibility, leading her to seek testing, which revealed elevated lead levels.
A friend suggested heavy metal poisoning as a possibility, leading her to seek testing, which revealed elevated lead levels.
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Tricia underwent cortisone shots for her bald spots and chelation therapy to remove the metals from her body.
Tricia underwent cortisone shots for her bald spots and chelation therapy to remove the metals from her body.
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Her experience serves as a warning about the potential risks of certain types of hair extensions, especially those left in for extended periods.
Her experience serves as a warning about the potential risks of certain types of hair extensions, especially those left in for extended periods.
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