Vitamin D3 helps treat mild to moderate alopecia areata, especially when combined with other treatments.
October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Vitamin D3 deficiency is common in Pakistanis with diffuse hair fall, and early treatment is advised.
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February 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The vitamin D receptor can work without its usual activating molecule.
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November 2009 in “Calcified tissue international” A genetic mutation caused severe rickets and alopecia in an Indian patient, but high-dose calcium and phosphate treatment improved their condition.
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January 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Ginger supplements helped reduce symptoms and improve metabolic health in hypothyroid patients.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Vitamin D3-coated nanoparticles effectively deliver caffeine for alopecia treatment with minimal side effects.
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May 1976 in “JAMA” Long-term parenteral nutrition without zinc can cause severe zinc deficiency.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman's rare hair loss condition improved on its own, suggesting this type might recover like common cases.
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Salivary vitamin D and IL-6 could help diagnose and manage non-scarring alopecia.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Nutrients” Natural molecules like inositols, resveratrol, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids may help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but their effects vary and need more exploration.
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July 2020 in “World journal of stem cells” Vitamin D and calcium are important for skin stem cell function and wound healing.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science” Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
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November 2021 in “JBMR plus” The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
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May 2008 in “Current Opinion in Oncology” 2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
September 2025 in “Clinics and Practice” Collagen with calcium and vitamin D improves bone health, skin elasticity, and reduces hair loss in menopausal women.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
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July 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Mannan oligosaccharides improve raccoon dogs' fur quality and overall health.
June 2021 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease due to certain genetic factors and high homocysteine levels.
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February 2020 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology”
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
June 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” Vitamin D education and supplementation improve hair health in the elderly.
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.