January 2019 in “Figshare” Redheaded people have higher levels of vitamin D precursor, suggesting their hair color may be an adaptation to low sunlight areas.
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March 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can affect various skin diseases.
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D affects skin and hair by influencing cell behavior and melanin production.
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor help protect skin from UVB-related cancer.
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January 2017 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.
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January 2009 in “Plant cell monographs” 1 citations
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August 2008 in “Plant cell monographs” 53 citations
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October 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical calcitriol-analogs can reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
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June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America” Two rare genetic diseases cause severe rickets in children due to defects in vitamin D metabolism.
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May 1979 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Two sisters with rickets and hair loss had a genetic issue with vitamin D processing, and only improved when given phosphorus supplements.
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November 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Vitamin D protects skin cells from damage caused by captopril.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requires high doses of calcium and vitamin D for management.
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
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December 1965 in “Immunology and Cell Biology” Mild skin injury can trigger mineral deposits in rat skin, even without full calciphylactic response.
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” Four patients with a type of rickets and hair loss had different mutations in their vitamin D receptor gene, causing it to not work properly.
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December 2016 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
February 2017 in “Cancer Research” Topical calcitriol appears safe and may reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
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December 2016 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Tunisian children with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets showed improvement with calcium treatment, and new genetic mutations were identified.
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January 1957 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” Ca 45 mainly enters rat skin and eye through biosynthesis and may be adsorbed in cartilage and glands.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Cuadernos de Psiquiatría comunitaria” Vitamin D and its receptor help regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, and hair cycle.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
May 2024 in “Endocrine practice” Vitamin A toxicity can cause serious health issues like hypercalcemia and is often overlooked.
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July 1957 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Giving dihydrotachysterol to mother rats caused skin hardening and bone issues in their babies through milk.
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August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels, and vitamin D supplements might help treat it.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” Vitamin D might help treat some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.
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August 1993 in “Clinical endocrinology” Intravenous and oral calcium effectively treated vitamin D dependent rickets type II, improving growth and bone health.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.