7 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation” Some young Angus cattle had skin problems due to not enough vitamin A, which got better after they were given more vitamin A.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor and mediator 1 are crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” Scientists found a new gene in a bacterium that can modify an immunosuppressant drug, potentially helping to treat hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Winter-onset alopecia areata patients are more likely to regrow hair within a year compared to spring-onset patients.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Ecotoxicology and environmental safety” Vitamin A helps rabbit skin cells grow and survive heat stress.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D is needed for metformin to lower prolactin effectively.
This rare genetic disorder causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, and hormones affect early grey hair, but more research is needed.
February 2024 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Various local treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but individualized plans and more research are needed.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Almond oil works well as a biodegradable lubricant and has health benefits.
July 2021 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Low ferritin, vitamin D deficiency, and thyroid problems may contribute to hair loss in some hospital patients in Western Saudi Arabia.
October 2018 in “Annals of oncology” Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) is safe for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy and shows some effectiveness.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with telogen effluvium and scalp discomfort might have low vitamin B12 and could benefit from B12 supplements.
April 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Eating more vitamin A changes hair growth-related proteins in mice, affecting hair cycle stages.
January 2015 in “Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science” Eating raw cotton seeds can cause hair loss, likely due to gossypol.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Vitamin D receptor is key to hair growth, not vitamin D itself.
January 2009 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” p63 and p73 regulate the vitamin D receptor, affecting cancer cell behavior and vitamin D sensitivity.
September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ferulic acid helps stabilize vitamins C and E for better skin protection from the sun, certain compounds may promote hair growth, atopic dermatitis patients have lower skin defense molecules, older men are more likely to get a type of skin cancer, and a substance called relaxin may prevent age-related skin thickening.
The review found that PRP is the most effective treatment for hair loss with few side effects.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Cacao can improve hair strength and shine.
33 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia affects premenopausal women too, and early diagnosis is important, but no proven medication exists yet.
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking vitamin C and vitamin E twice a day can help prevent sunburn and DNA damage from UVB exposure.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.
9 citations
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February 1981 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.
5 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
5 citations
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May 2020 in “Diagnostics” Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Low vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, and vitamin D might help treat it.