5 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Redheaded people may have evolved to efficiently make vitamin D in areas with less sunlight.
October 2025 in “Diseases” Women with hair loss often have deficiencies in iron, vitamins, minerals, and lower thyroid function, suggesting the need for nutritional and hormonal treatment.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” People with non-scarring hair loss often have lower vitamin D levels than those without hair loss.
September 2023 in “Diagnostics” Low vitamin D levels may affect ovulation and progesterone in infertile women.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
68 citations
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May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
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.
9 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice” A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle help manage PCOS symptoms.
May 2020 in “JAAD case reports” Using anthralin and calcipotriene together might help treat tough cases of alopecia areata, but more research is needed to understand how it works.
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.
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.
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.
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June 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Covers common skin issues in kids, their diagnosis, treatment, and need for specialist care.
December 2025 in “Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal” Certain genetic markers and low vitamin D3 levels are linked to male pattern baldness.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
100 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” CCCA is a common scarring hair loss in African descent women, possibly linked to genetics, hair care practices, and health issues like diabetes.
18 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Women losing hair might have lower levels of vitamin D.
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.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Curēus” A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Deneysel ve klinik tıp dergisi/Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and need lifestyle changes and treatment.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.
Early diagnosis and treatment of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) are crucial to prevent growth issues and other health problems.
January 2020 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with chronic hair shedding had much lower vitamin D levels compared to healthy people.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
August 2017 in “Journal of epidemiological research” Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.