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applied skin treatment to regulate cell growth and inflammation

Topical Vitamin D refers to a form of Vitamin D that is applied directly to the skin, often in the form of a cream or ointment. It is commonly used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema by helping to regulate skin cell growth and reduce inflammation. In the context of hair and alopecia, topical Vitamin D may be used to promote hair growth and improve scalp health, as Vitamin D plays a role in the hair follicle cycle.

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Atrophic Telogen Effluvium from Cytotoxic Drugs and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Possible Protective Effect of Pretreatment with a Topical Vitamin D3 Analogue in Humans

research 'Atrophic telogen effluvium' from cytotoxic drugs and a randomized controlled trial to investigate the possible protective effect of pretreatment with a topical vitamin D3 analogue in humans

47 citations , July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.

research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review

2 citations , September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina”

Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.

research Topical Calcipotriol versus oral vitamin D in the treatment of alopecia areata

3 citations , 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.

research Vitamin D and skin diseases: A review

48 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.

$Complete Clinical and Trichoscopic Remission of Refractory Patch Alopecia Areata with a Multi-Modal Microneedling and Vitamin D3 Protocol: A Case Report$

research Complete Clinical and Trichoscopic Remission of Refractory Patch Alopecia Areata with a Multi-Modal Microneedling and Vitamin D3 Protocol: A Case Report

November 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research”

A combined treatment with microneedling and vitamin D3 led to complete hair regrowth in a woman with stubborn patch alopecia areata.

research Vitamin D and Skin: An Review and Update

April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology”

Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.

Vitamin D in Dermatology and Cosmetology

research Dermatoloji ve Kozmetolojide D Vitamini

June 2022

Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.

research Vitamin D and alopecia areata: possible roles in pathogenesis and potential implications for therapy.

14 citations , January 2019 in “PubMed”

Vitamin D might be involved in the development of alopecia areata and could help in its treatment.

research Vitamin D3 and chemotherapy-induced alopecia

11 citations , June 1996 in “Nutrition”

Vitamin D3 may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but side effects and cancer cell protection are concerns.

research Protection against cyclophosphamide‐induced alopecia and inhibition of mammary tumor growth by topical 1,25‐dihydroxyvitamin D3 in mice

1 citations , 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.

research Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

August 2025 in “PubMed”

Vitamin D3 helps treat mild to moderate alopecia areata, especially when combined with other treatments.

research Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial

9 citations , June 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.

research Efficacy and safety of topical calcipotriol in management of alopecia areata: A pilot study

39 citations , January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Topical calcipotriol may help treat alopecia areata, especially in those with low vitamin D.

research Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Topical Calcipotriol

51 citations , January 2012 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology”

A boy with alopecia regrew hair using a vitamin D cream after other treatments failed.

research Successful Treatment of Lichen Spinulosus with Topical Tacalcitol Cream

11 citations , August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology”

Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.

Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study

research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study

10 citations , April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

research Reduction of Intrafollicular Apoptosis in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Topical Calcitriol-Analogs

53 citations , October 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Topical calcitriol-analogs can reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy.

research In vivo microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (tacalcitol) following topical application to normal rats and in vitro metabolism in human keratinocytes

7 citations , April 1996 in “Archives of dermatological research”

Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.

research An unusual presentation of vitamin D dependent rickets type 2 with low 25 (OH) D3 levels and alopecia: a case report of two siblings

July 2022 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics”

Two siblings with a rare type of rickets and hair loss had low vitamin D levels, which is not typical for their condition.

research Cells to Surgery Quiz: December 2017

1 citations , November 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for treating basal cell carcinoma on the eyelid, while radiotherapy has higher recurrence rates, and topical vitamin D3 may reduce and delay BCC formation in mice.

Case of Epidermolytic Ichthyosis with a Novel L157P Mutation in KRT10 Complicated by Hypercalcemia

research Case of epidermolytic ichthyosis (bullous congenial ichthyosiform erythroderma) with a novel L157P mutation in KRT10 complicated by hypercalcemia

October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology”

A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.

Viva Questions from the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology

research Viva questions from the IJDVL

January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.

research ADVANCES IN PSORIASIS THERAPY

20 citations , January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.

research Calcipotriene/betamethasone in the treatment of psoriasis: a review article

24 citations , August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy”

The combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone is more effective and has fewer side effects for treating psoriasis.

Psoriasis of the Scalp: Diagnosis and Management

research Psoriasis of the Scalp

128 citations , January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.