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.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
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January 2022 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” Certain VDR gene changes can affect melanoma risk.
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November 2016 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
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September 2004 in “PubMed” Vitamin D receptor FokI gene variation is not linked to alopecia areata.
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September 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Certain drugs may cause vitiligo, so patients should be monitored.
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December 1953 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” December 2020 in “The Medical journal of Basrah University” Low vitamin D levels may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
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December 2014 in “Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment” People with first-time vitiligo have lower levels of a certain brain protein compared to healthy individuals.
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March 1956 in “Journal of morphology” Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin and normal hair growth.
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November 1948 in “Journal of Dairy Science” Calves need enough riboflavin for healthy growth and development.
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September 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Diphencyprone therapy for hair loss can cause vitiligo.
Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
September 2022 in “Al-Azhar University Journal of Virus Researches and Studies” Taking Vitamin D with clomiphene citrate significantly improves ovulation in women with Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
January 2015 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.
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December 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dihydroxyacetone in self-tanning lotion helped reduce sun-related skin issues in a woman with variegate porphyria.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
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January 2017 in “The Annals of Clinical and Analytical Medicine” Vitamin D receptor gene changes don't affect alopecia areata risk.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” Vitamin B5 and coenzyme A may help regulate the immune system and could improve treatments for chronic diseases and cancer.
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January 1987 in “Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics” Early diagnosis and treatment of biotinidase deficiency are crucial to prevent vision problems.
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January 2006 in “Liver transplantation” Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.
June 2010 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Reduced Vitamin D receptor expression may cause hair loss through the Wnt/b-catenin pathway.
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May 1982 in “The American journal of the medical sciences” Vitamin A toxicity likely caused the patient's high calcium levels.
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
January 2019 in “Clinical neuropharmacology” A girl's hair-pulling condition improved greatly after she started vitamin D treatment.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Excessive vitamin A intake can cause eye damage, but recovery is possible with proper treatment.