research Update on the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of Female pattern hair loss
Vitamin D is linked to hair health, but more research is needed for its use in treating female hair loss.
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research Combination of topical anthralin and calcipotriene in alopecia areata: A discussion of the mechanisms of action
Using anthralin and calcipotriene together might help treat tough cases of alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
research Serum vitamin D3 level in patients with female pattern hair loss
Women with female pattern hair loss have lower Vitamin D3 levels.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector that Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
research The Vitamin D Receptor as Tumor Suppressor in Skin
Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
research The 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-independent actions of the vitamin D receptor in skin
The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
research Vitamin D supplementation for patients with alopecia areata: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D might help treat alopecia areata.
research Comparative study of intralesional steroid versus intralesional vitamin D3 in patients with alopecia areata
Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
research A phase I safety study of topical calcitriol (BPM31543) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA): Final study results
Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
research Ligand‐Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
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.
research 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase Is Required for Optimal Epidermal Differentiation and Permeability Barrier Homeostasis
The enzyme 25 Hydroxyvitamin D 1 α-Hydroxylase is essential for healthy skin and recovery after skin damage.
research The Epidermal Vitamin D System and Innate Immunity: Some More Light Shed on This Unique Photoendocrine System?
Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
research Intralesional Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide, Methotrexate and Vitamin D in Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Narrative Review
Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
research Overexpression of Hedgehog Signaling Is Associated with Epidermal Tumor Formation in Vitamin D Receptor–Null Mice
Lack of vitamin D receptor increases skin tumor risk by boosting hedgehog signaling.
research Association of Ferritin and Vitamin-D (Calciferol) Deficiency with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Low vitamin D and ferritin levels are linked to female hair loss.
research Does D matter? The role of vitamin D in hair disorders and hair follicle cycling
Vitamin D may help treat hair disorders.
research Vitamin D and the Skin: A Review for Dermatologists
Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.
research Follicular Keratosis of the Chin Treated with 1.24R‐Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Ointment
Vitamin D3 ointment improved skin bumps on the chin but didn't give lasting results after stopping use.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Vitamin D Receptor, UVR, and Skin Cancer: A Potential Protective Mechanism
Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
research 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Modulates the Hair-Inductive Capacity of Dermal Papilla Cells: Therapeutic Potential for Hair Regeneration
Vitamin D3 can help improve hair growth by enhancing the function of specific skin cells and could be useful in hair regeneration treatments.
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research Distribution of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3[22-oxa] in vivo receptor binding in adult and developing skin
OCT binds strongly to hair sheath cells and may affect skin and hair growth with fewer side effects than vitamin D3.
research Optimization of the method for the culture of melanocyte precursors from hair follicles and their activation by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 helps melanocyte precursors from hair follicles grow and produce melanin, aiding vitiligo treatment understanding.
research The Role of Vitamin D3 Deficiency and Colonization of the Oral Mucosa by Candida Yeast-like Fungi in the Pathomechanism of Psoriasis
Vitamin D3 deficiency can worsen psoriasis by promoting Candida overgrowth.
research Cloning of a Functional Vitamin D Receptor from the Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), an Ancient Vertebrate Lacking a Calcified Skeleton and Teeth
Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
research VITAMIN D RESISTANT RICKETS WITH ALOPECIA: A FORM OF END ORGAN RESISTANCE TO 1,25 DIHYDROXY VITAMIN D
A girl with rickets and hair loss was found to have a rare condition where her body didn't respond to vitamin D treatment.
research Nongenomic effects of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 on cartilage formation deduced from comparisons between Cyp27b1 and Vdr knockout mice
1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 directly affects cartilage growth and development.
research Prevalence of Low Serum Vitamin D Levels in Patients Presenting With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Low vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, and vitamin D might help treat it.
research Reply to “Vitamin D status in scarring and nonscarring alopecia”
The document suggests using a topical Vitamin D treatment for hair loss rather than oral supplements and calls for more research.