3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Vitamin D may help reduce inflammation in acne.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Rubbing calcipotriol on the skin works better than taking vitamin D pills for treating mild to moderate alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.
January 2017 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Low ferritin levels might be linked to telogen effluvium, but vitamin D levels are not.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrinology” Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
18 citations
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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.
18 citations
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September 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” VDUP1 is found in skin and hair follicles, interacts with sciellin, and may help regulate skin cell differentiation.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” People with Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels, and vitamin D supplements might help treat it.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
November 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” Low vitamin D levels can significantly contribute to hair loss, especially in women aged 35-45. Correcting these levels early may help prevent and treat this condition.
37 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
36 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” Vitamin D deficiency is common in women with PCOS and linked to some metabolic problems, but not the main cause of their metabolic issues.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “IOP conference series” Most young men with early gray hair have low vitamin D but normal iron levels.
Lower vitamin D levels are linked to more severe hair loss in men.
January 2022 in “Medical research archives” Taking vitamin D might improve life for MS patients and reduce skin side effects from alemtuzumab treatment.
January 2019 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help improve various skin conditions.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss treatments show limited improvement, sunscreen thickness affects vitamin D production, and the effectiveness of IVIg for toxic epidermal necrolysis is uncertain.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” People with vitiligo tend to have lower vitamin D levels.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse skin glands need healthy nerves to grow properly during hair growth phases.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” A hormone linked to collagen helps hair grow back in mice after chemotherapy, and may also prevent bone loss.
50 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy hair growth.
86 citations
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August 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D and calcium are essential for effective wound healing and hair growth.
October 2025 in “Medical Journal of Babylon” Higher testosterone and lower Vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss in female COVID-19 patients.
51 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin D receptor may help protect against UV-induced skin cancer.
49 citations
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November 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D receptor helps control skin cell growth and hair development.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.