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May 2021 in “Molecules” The hair test for vitamin D could be a useful alternative to blood tests, providing a longer-term vitamin D status, but more research is needed.
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September 1941 in “Journal of Nutrition” Riboflavin is essential for health and growth, and its deficiency causes serious health issues.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Health Sciences and Research” Vitamin D is crucial for health, and deficiency can cause hair loss and other health issues.
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July 2018 in “PubMed” Low vitamin D levels might cause hair loss that can be treated with vitamin D supplements.
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January 1998 in “International journal of cancer” Rubbing vitamin D3 on skin can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and slow breast tumor growth in mice.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” Vitamin D may help regulate cholesterol and influence prostate cancer development.
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July 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Niacinamide improves aging skin and is safe for use in cosmetics.
September 2018 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” Lipophilic Vitamin C improves damaged hair texture and condition.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Vitamin D can improve hair density and reduce hair loss in Telogen Effluvium patients.
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March 2023 in “3C Empresa Investigación y pensamiento crítico” Alopecia areata patients have higher IFN-γ and low vitamin D3 levels.
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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.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” A rare genetic disease causes rickets and often hair loss in young children, which can improve with specific treatments.
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October 2001 in “Epilepsia” Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
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December 2004 in “Molecular Endocrinology” The vitamin D receptor is essential for normal hair growth, even without its usual binding.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” Multivitamins can help hair growth and health, especially if you have nutritional deficiencies, but should be used carefully.
October 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Gene therapy helped rats with a specific type of rickets grow hair without severe inflammation.
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which are reversible with treatment.
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December 2016 in “The FASEB Journal” Lack of vitamin D receptor causes hair loss in mice by allowing certain genes to overactivate.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia in these mice is caused by defective hair cycle communication due to missing vitamin D receptor function, not vitamin D levels.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
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February 2014 in “Stem Cells and Development” Vitamin C helps adipose-derived stem cells grow and may support hair growth.
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January 2012 in “Vitamins & Trace Elements” People with Alopecia Areata have lower vitamin D levels.
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
PCOS patients, especially obese ones, often lack vitamin D and may need supplements and lifestyle changes.
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November 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitamin C derivative reduces hair loss-related protein in cells.