TLDR A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
In 2012, a 7-year-old boy with alopecia areata (AA) experienced complete hair regrowth after being treated with topical calcipotriol, a vitamin D analog, once daily for 3 months. Previous treatments, including topical minoxidil and hydrocortisone cream, had been unsuccessful. Hair growth began at 6 weeks, with full regrowth at 3 months, and no relapse occurred in the subsequent 6 months. Post-treatment, there was an increase in vitamin D receptor expression in the hair follicles. This single case indicates that vitamin D analogs could be a viable treatment for AA, particularly when standard treatments fail, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in a larger population.
244 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
The document says current treatments for alopecia areata do not cure or prevent it, and it's hard to judge their effectiveness due to spontaneous remission and lack of studies.
182 citations
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October 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.
TopicalCalcipotriol (vitaminD derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopeciaareata. The user wonders if adding classic vitaminD to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.
The conversation discusses using topicalCalcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.
A 24-year-old shared their 7-month progress using a topical solution of finasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 5%, and hydrocortisone butyrate 0.08%, along with ketoconazole shampoo, to treat hair loss, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. They also take vitaminD and biotin supplements, use a dermastamp, and manage Hashimoto's without thyroid medication.
The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topicalMinoxidil 5%, Keto 2% shampoo, and Tretinoin 0.025% for six months, with plans to start topical Finasteride 0.1% soon. They are advised to focus on DHT blockers like Finasteride and consider additional tests and supplements to address potential deficiencies and scalp health.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment involving oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and a custom topical formulation with minoxidil, cetirizine, finasteride, progesterone, and hydrocortisone. The user seeks advice on the effectiveness of these ingredients for diffuse thinning.
110 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
