February 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” Vitamin E can reduce the negative effects of valproic acid on hair and skin development.
May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” TrichovitalsTM improved skin, hair, and nail health in adults after 12 weeks.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor helps protect skin cells from UV damage and supports their growth.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “AME Medical Journal” Vitamin C deficiency can persist in high-risk patients despite supplementation.
24 citations
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July 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology” Patients with renal disease may develop vitamin A toxicity even with low-dose supplements.
23 citations
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and preventing serious diseases.
45 citations
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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.
13 citations
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May 2012 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Alopecia areata is not linked to vitamin B12 deficiency.
January 2010 in “Life Science Alliance” Vitamin D receptor is essential for preventing hair loss by regulating hair cycle stages.
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.
7 citations
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May 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Vitamin D is important for more than just bone health.
67 citations
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August 2004 in “Endocrinology” A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance, but certain vitamin D analogs might help.
2 citations
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” 10 citations
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Vitamin D receptor FokI gene variation is not linked to alopecia areata.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
29 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Arachidonic acid helps hair grow by increasing growth factors and improving follicle health.
9 citations
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December 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a major health issue for women in Egypt, affecting 14% of fertile women and 37.5% of infertile women.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Phytotherapy Research” The new compound was more effective than finasteride in reducing markers of hair loss and prostate issues in cell tests.
May 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study evaluated the effects of a combination of cystine, B vitamins, and minerals (Pantovigar® vegan) on diffuse hair loss in 34 women aged 30-75 over 6 months. Results showed a significant increase in the anagen hair rate by 2.35% and a decrease in the telogen hair rate by 2.35%, leading to a 2.37% increase in the anagen/telogen hair ratio, indicating improved hair condition. Participants reported positive feedback on hair condition, and no serious side effects were observed. The nutrient combination was found to be beneficial, well-accepted, and safe for managing diffuse hair loss in women.
3 citations
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February 1943 in “The American journal of digestive diseases/American journal of digestive diseases” Riboflavin helps heal bed sores, inositol aids skin diseases, and calcium pantothenate doesn't prevent gray hair.
10 citations
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Severe vitamin deficiencies in children can cause significant hair problems.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst” Vitamin D levels are not linked to alopecia areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D can reduce skin inflammation caused by UV rays by enhancing cell "fitness" and skin repair.
16 citations
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December 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin C is essential to prevent scurvy and its symptoms.
1 citations
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.
15 citations
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
48 citations
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April 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and are more likely to be deficient in it.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Bone” A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
76 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of bone and mineral metabolism”