April 2024 in “Más dermatología” Oral collagen peptides can improve skin health and aid wound healing.
18 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Eating vitamin A affects hair growth and health by changing cell signals in mice.
10 citations
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September 2015 in “PLoS ONE” New mutations in the VDR gene cause vitamin D-resistant rickets without hair loss.
January 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Vitamin D Dependent Rickets Type-2A can cause complete hair loss and bone growth issues in infants.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
October 2025 in “Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century” Oral contraceptives can effectively treat acne by reducing oil production.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Surgical Science” Vitamin and iron deficiencies are similar in both surgeries, with standard supplementation recommended.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrinology” Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The study found no link between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis but suggests more research is needed.
September 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D and slightly lower copper levels, so these should be checked.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Two patients got Cushing's syndrome after treatment with Triamcinolone Acetonide for mouth fibrosis, but recovered after stopping the treatment.
January 2012 in “Vitamins & trace elements” Smoking and drinking can lower vitamin levels and potentially trigger early hair loss, but overall vitamin levels don't seem to affect hair loss duration.
29 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels, which are linked to more severe and longer-lasting hair loss, but vitamin D receptor levels in the skin don't show the same pattern and don't predict treatment success.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “International journal of medicine in developing countries” Many people in Majmaah city, Saudi Arabia, don't know much about vitamin D deficiency and don't practice good vitamin D habits, with few linking it to hair loss.
January 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Calcipotriol's effectiveness for treating alopecia areata is unclear and needs more research.
9 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.
October 2019 in “Turkderm” Patients with pernio have lower vitamin B12 and ferritin levels than healthy people.
41 citations
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February 1970 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral contraceptives can cause skin issues like dark patches, acne, yeast infections, sensitivity to light, spider veins, skin rashes, and hair loss.
25 citations
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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
24 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” The combination therapy improved PCOS symptoms in both obese and non-obese women, with weight loss in the obese group.
18 citations
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September 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” VDUP1 is found in skin and hair follicles, interacts with sciellin, and may help regulate skin cell differentiation.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Ecklonia cava improves the effectiveness of Diane-35 in managing PCOS symptoms.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E can improve skin health and immunity.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Knuckle darkening can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels, and vitamin D supplements might help treat it.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism” Cinacalcet may help treat hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets safely.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.