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.
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.
81 citations
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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.
62 citations
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
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August 2012 in “Calcified Tissue International” 15 citations
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” Oral vitamin D treatment can help some children with alopecia areata who have vitamin D deficiency.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
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.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
185 citations
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June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.
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.
74 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
42 citations
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Most patients with telogen effluvium had low iron and vitamin D levels; iron supplements were commonly prescribed.
March 2013 in “Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH)” Hormones significantly affect hair growth and loss, with potential for new treatments.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
63 citations
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but more research is needed to understand if supplements can help treat it.
12 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
January 2006 in “Advances in developmental biology” The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics” Most women with depression in the study had low vitamin D levels.
51 citations
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January 2003 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.
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.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “PloS one” Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
20 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
104 citations
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
August 2024 in “Receptors” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for skin wound healing.
180 citations
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January 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
110 citations
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November 1984 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A genetic defect in vitamin D receptors causes severe rickets and hair loss in children, but some heal as they age.