October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
Fair skin, not red hair, affects health due to possible vitamin D deficiency.
July 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Vitamin D might help with hair growth and hair loss treatments.
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February 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Vitamin D may help treat hair disorders.
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January 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Low iron and vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in women.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to various types of hair loss, but more research is needed before using it as a treatment.
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to different types of hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Certain gene variations in the Vitamin D Receptor are linked to higher risk of female hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Vitamin D and its receptor are important for hair and scalp health and may help treat hair loss.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.
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January 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical research” Low levels of ferritin, TSH, and certain vitamins are linked to hair loss in women of different ages.
Poly-D,L-lactic acid boosts hair growth in aged skin by activating hair follicle stem cells.
November 2025 in “Khalij-Libya Journal of Dental and Medical Research” Hair loss is linked to low levels of zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin.
October 2025 in “Medical Journal of Babylon” Higher testosterone and lower Vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in female COVID-19 patients.
July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Vitamin D supplements improve hair growth and metabolism in rabbits.
August 2024 in “IAHS Medical Journal” Low vitamin D and ferritin levels are linked to female hair loss.
May 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” Vitamin D levels in hair and serum are similar for males and females.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Vitamin D might be involved in hair growth, so taking supplements could help treat hair loss if you're deficient.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Vitamin D receptor is key to hair growth, not vitamin D itself.
October 2008 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Tailored supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D based on hair analysis may improve bone health.
Calcium and magnesium levels in hair decrease after taking supplements, indicating early metabolic changes in perimenopausal women.
January 2019 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” Lower vitamin D levels may contribute to female hair loss.
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December 2004 in “Molecular Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is essential for normal hair growth, even without its usual binding.
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
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January 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Certain mutations in the hairless protein disrupt its ability to regulate the hair cycle.