July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
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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.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
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November 2017 in “PloS one” Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
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May 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology” Severe nutritional deficiency can cause serious health and development issues, including skin problems and hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
October 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Gene therapy helped rats with a specific type of rickets grow hair without severe inflammation.
Vitamin A during pregnancy can harm fetal skin development.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
December 2009 in “Expert review of dermatology” Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.
May 2003 in “Journal of clinical oncology” 15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of diabetes and its complications” Patients with Type 1 diabetes should be screened for pernicious anemia.
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October 2009 in “Endocrinology” Different Hairless isoforms affect Vitamin D receptor activity in hair regulation, with one repressing and the other stimulating it.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” High-dose vitamin D and an anti-inflammatory diet may help improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like SLE and AA.
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April 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” Lack of certain fatty acids causes skin, immune, and fertility issues in mice.
September 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.
9 citations
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July 1961 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cutaneous calcinosis can be induced in young animals using certain compounds, but only in specific areas and with high mortality.
Taking too much biotin can mess up blood test results, which might lead to wrong diagnoses and treatments.
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July 2000 in “PubMed” High calcium in their diet caused zinc deficiency in the goats.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Diphencyprone (DCP) is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata and resistant warts, with some risks.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” Biotin supplements restored hair and resolved symptoms in a woman with biotin deficiency.
166 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
June 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Scarring alopecia is linked to higher rates of vitamin D deficiency, metabolic issues, mental health problems, thyroid disease, and other health conditions.
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Many patients with hair loss had low iron and vitamin D levels, but thyroid issues were not common.