11 citations
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July 2015 in “Gene” DHT affects bone growth by altering gene activity in osteoblasts, potentially complicating steroid use.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” Watercress oil may promote hair growth by activating specific receptors.
10 citations
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October 1993 in “Archives of dermatological research” Vitamin D compounds may help treat psoriasis by promoting skin cell differentiation.
March 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” The testes significantly contribute to vitamin D metabolism and may affect male reproductive health and conditions like hair loss.
30 citations
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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” The new delivery system improved raloxifene's skin absorption and effectiveness against cancer cells.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
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.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “3C Empresa Investigación y pensamiento crítico” Alopecia areata patients have higher IFN-γ and low vitamin D3 levels.
February 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Science” PCOS patients have higher LDH and lower cortisol, dopamine, zinc, and vitamin D3, which may contribute to their symptoms and obesity.
May 2024 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Low vitamin D levels are linked to increased risk of male pattern baldness.
January 2024 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” Vitamins A, B7, C, D, and E are essential for healthy hair growth and preventing damage.
40 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Activating TLR3 may help produce retinoic acid, important for tissue regeneration.
10 citations
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May 2017 in “PLOS ONE” Men and premenopausal women in Korea show different patterns in iron and vitamin D levels, with no clear pattern for postmenopausal women.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgen receptor activity blocks Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair growth and skin cell balance.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 helps melanocyte precursors from hair follicles grow and produce melanin, aiding vitiligo treatment understanding.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with certain types of hair loss, like alopecia areata and female pattern hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher chance of metabolic syndrome in women with PCOS.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” Low vitamin D may increase autoimmune thyroid disease risk, but its treatment effects are unclear.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
March 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The Tru9I variant in the VDR gene may influence alopecia areata risk and vitamin D levels.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels are linked to higher CRP levels in people with a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
24 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
48 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “Medical Hypotheses” Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.
16 citations
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January 2006 in “The Aging Male” Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.