55 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
148 citations
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May 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
114 citations
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October 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Adequate vitamin D is crucial for skin health and should be considered in dermatology.
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.
61 citations
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” Beta-catenin is crucial for skin cell growth, development, and cancer formation.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” People with non-scarring hair loss often have lower vitamin D levels than those without hair loss.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
18 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
16 citations
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March 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can affect various skin diseases.
40 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.
18 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Maintaining skin health is crucial for overall well-being and involves protecting against environmental damage and using skincare products.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vitamin D and zinc may help treat alopecia areata.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
January 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Lupus can cause different skin problems, and treatments like quitting smoking and using certain creams or medicines can help.
70 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are common in people with Alopecia Areata.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Vitamin D might help treat alopecia areata.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “Tissue Barriers” Loricrin affects skin immune function and homeostasis.
October 2023 in “Apollo medicine” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
133 citations
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January 2009 in “Nature” Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
11 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Vitamin D3-coated nanoparticles effectively deliver caffeine for alopecia treatment with minimal side effects.
November 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” A combined treatment with microneedling and vitamin D3 led to complete hair regrowth in a woman with stubborn patch alopecia areata.
25 citations
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August 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.