271 citations
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September 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” Vitamin D receptor interacts with certain dietary components to help prevent diseases and regulate hair growth.
13 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lithocholic acid helps hair growth and regeneration in alopecia by activating vitamin D receptors.
52 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.
27 citations
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June 2023 in “Nature” Senescent melanocytes can boost hair growth by activating hair stem cells.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Key genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR are linked to Hetian sheep's double-coat fleece.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “Clinical pediatrics” The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” PCOS is a common disorder in women causing symptoms like irregular periods and weight gain, with management possible through lifestyle changes and medication.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “JDR Clinical & Translational Research” Early detection of specific VDR mutations is crucial for effective treatment and better dental outcomes in children with hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets.
18 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is needed for hair growth in mice but not for skin stem cell maintenance.
Key genes and pathways influence cashmere production in goats.
April 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Vitamin D may help reduce severity and relapse of alopecia areata.
50 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy hair growth.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism” Three new gene mutations cause rickets and hair loss, treatable with high calcium and calcidol, but hair regrowth is rare.
10 citations
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June 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor helps protect skin cells from UV damage and supports their growth.
166 citations
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February 2005 in “Behavioural brain research” Vitamin D receptor knockout mice have significant motor impairments but no cognitive deficits.
148 citations
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May 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
127 citations
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
55 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
37 citations
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August 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The vitamin D receptor can regulate genes and affect hair and hormone levels without its usual activator.
36 citations
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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.
22 citations
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November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
11 citations
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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.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
March 2023 in “International journal of trichology” Six genetic conditions are often linked to complete scalp hair loss in children.
78 citations
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.