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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Deficient and/or insufficient serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D in patients with alopecia areata: is it a fact or a fiction?
Low vitamin D levels might indicate more severe hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
research Skin abnormalities generated by temporally controlled RXRα mutations in mouse epidermis
RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
research Vitamin D and the skin
research Role of the vitamin D receptor in hair follicle biology
Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research The impact of VDR expression and regulation in vivo
VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
research The Transient Role for Calcium and Vitamin D during the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for normal hair growth.
research Serum level of vitamin D in patients with alopecia areata
Alopecia areata patients have lower vitamin D levels than healthy individuals.
research Weekly treatment with SAMiRNA targeting the androgen receptor ameliorates androgenetic alopecia
A new treatment called SAMiRNA-AR68 increases hair count in people with hair loss, showing similar results to existing treatments but without side effects.
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 Animal and in vitro Models for the Study of Hair Follicles
Understanding hair follicles through various models can help develop new treatments for hair disorders.
research Serum Vitamin D levels and Alopecia areata- A hospital based case-control study from North-India
People with Alopecia areata often have lower Vitamin D levels, which might affect the severity of their condition.
research Ichthyosis with confetti: clinics, molecular genetics and management
Revertant cell therapy could be a future treatment for Ichthyosis with confetti.
research The vitamin D receptor functions as a transcription regulator in the absence of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
The vitamin D receptor can regulate genes and affect hair and hormone levels without its usual activator.
research Role of the SOX family in cancer immune evasion: Emerging player and promising therapeutic opportunities
Targeting SOX proteins may improve cancer treatment by restoring immune function.
research An induced pluripotent stem cell-based approach for hair follicle development and regeneration
iPSCs show promise for hair regeneration but need more research to improve reliability and effectiveness.
research DNA Damage-Inducible Transcript 4 Is an Innate Surveillant of Hair Follicular Stress in Vitamin D Receptor Knockout Mice and a Regulator of Wound Re-Epithelialization
Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor α Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Possible association of female-pattern hair loss with alteration in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
research Comparative study of efficacy of topical mometasone with calcipotriol versus mometasone alone in the treatment of alopecia areata
Combining calcipotriol with mometasone is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using mometasone alone.
research The Molecular Biology of the Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor can affect gene activity even without its usual hormone in hair and skin.
research Abstracts from the 55th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference: e-Posters
Rare ULBP3 gene changes may raise the risk of Alopecia areata, a certain FAS gene deletion could cause a dysfunctional protein in an immune disorder, and having one copy of a specific genetic deletion is okay, but two copies cause sickle cell disease.
research Alopecia areata – Current understanding and management
Alopecia areata is a chronic condition causing hair loss, with new treatments targeting the immune system showing promise.
research Tracking adult stem cells
A combined approach is needed to fully understand adult stem cells, with genetic lineage-tracing being crucial.
research Evidence for 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3-independent Transactivation by the Vitamin D Receptor
The vitamin D receptor can work without its usual activating molecule.
research British Association of Dermatologists living guideline for managing people with alopecia areata 2024
The guideline provides recommendations for managing alopecia areata effectively.
research The role of vitamin D receptor signaling in hair follicle health and alopecia: Current understanding and therapeutic implications
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
research British Association of Dermatologists living guideline for managing people with alopecia areata 2025
The guideline recommends personalized treatment for alopecia areata, including new oral medications and psychological support.
research Computational Drug Repositioning in Cardiorenal Disease: Opportunities, Challenges, and Approaches
Drug repositioning is a promising way to quickly develop new treatments, especially for rare diseases.
research The spotted lunula
Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.