July 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Vitamin D might help with hair growth and hair loss treatments.
June 1937 in “Science news-letter/Science news letter” Vitamin B can prevent hair from turning gray in rats.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
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June 2018 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.
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May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible hair color loss in children.
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March 2015 in “Life sciences” Vitamin D3-activated cell byproduct promotes hair growth in mice by increasing blood vessel growth.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Vitamin D and its receptor are crucial for skin and hair health.
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January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
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January 2021 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Aptamin C® enhances vitamin C's antioxidant effects, benefiting skin by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Combining red LED therapy with beta-carotene is more effective for treating photoaging than red LED therapy alone.
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April 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
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September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin D-dependent rickets Type II causes bone problems and hair loss, and doesn't improve with Vitamin D treatment.
September 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with lichen planopilaris/frontal fibrosing alopecia have a higher rate of vitamin D deficiency than the general US population.
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” The treatment cleared psoriasis in some patients but caused side effects in most.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.
RXR and RAR proteins in skin may help with cell growth, hair growth, and gland function.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age, and not getting enough can cause health problems.
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October 2002 in “Endocrinology” Vitamin D3 analogs can promote hair growth in mice genetically prone to hair loss.
July 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” Vitamin D supplements should be used cautiously in sarcoidosis patients, with regular monitoring to avoid high calcium levels.
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February 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Lack of Vitamin D receptor changes skin structure and increases certain immune cells in the skin.
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
A boy on a ketogenic diet and anti-epileptic drugs developed skin issues due to stopping vitamin supplements, which improved with proper supplementation.
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
October 2022 in “Deleted Journal” Long-term low-dose Vitamin A intake may cause increased brain pressure.
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
April 2025 in “Journal of Controversies in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics” Vitamin D may improve fertility in women with PCOS.
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical calcipotriol may help treat alopecia areata, especially in those with low vitamin D.
September 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” Intralesional vitamin D3 is a safe, effective treatment for patchy alopecia areata.