June 2024 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” 1,25-(OH)2D3 helps hair grow by blocking certain harmful signals.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
December 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Skin biopsies are recommended for confirming alopecia diagnosis due to variability in clinical assessments; the link between vitamin D levels and alopecia is unclear.
January 2010 in “Life Science Alliance” Vitamin D receptor is essential for preventing hair loss by regulating hair cycle stages.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Vitamin D3 applied to mouse skin caused more wrinkles and sagging due to changes in the skin's outer layer.
January 2006 in “Actualidad laboral” Vitamin D3 analogs can stimulate hair growth in mice with alopecia.
Vitamin D is made by the skin, helps control various body functions, and affects skin health and immunity.
30 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D affects skin and hair by influencing cell behavior and melanin production.
16 citations
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October 1987 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A vitamin D3 compound can reduce skin cell growth.
13 citations
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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.
April 2024 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Vitamin D cream significantly reduces acne in people with vitamin D deficiency.
105 citations
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March 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels, suggesting they might benefit from vitamin D supplements.
50 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy hair growth.
January 2005 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)” Vitamin D and glucocorticoids affect bone growth, metabolism, and immune response.
March 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” Vitamin D analogues can significantly help hair regrowth in Alopecia Areata patients.
September 2021 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Low Vitamin D levels are linked to female hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Vitamin D3 deficiency can worsen psoriasis by promoting Candida overgrowth.
January 2021 in “Medical Research Archives” Genetically modified rats help reveal how vitamin D affects bone and skin health.
23 citations
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September 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Vitamin D levels do not affect the risk of developing alopecia areata.
39 citations
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January 1997 in “Pharmacology & toxicology” Vitamin D3 and its analogues affect skin cell growth and development depending on cell density, calcium levels, and serum presence.
July 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” Most women with female pattern hair loss have low vitamin D levels.
3 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” The toddler's health issues were caused by too much vitamin A from supplements.
143 citations
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
51 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
April 2024 in “The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal/The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal ” Vitamin D supplements significantly improved post-COVID-19 symptoms in deficient patients.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Vitamin D can improve hair density and reduce hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” People with vitiligo tend to have lower vitamin D levels.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology” Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.