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September 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” UV light causes skin color loss in bald areas; wear a cap and use sunscreen.
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September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Hair loss in children with alopecia areata is more common in winter and linked to climate factors like air pressure and sunlight.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Diet and sunlight are important for maintaining good vitamin D levels.
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December 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Redheaded people have higher levels of a vitamin D precursor, suggesting red hair may be an adaptation for better vitamin D synthesis in areas with less sunlight.
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October 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new keratin treatment can strengthen and protect aging hair.