May 2026 in “Jurnal Sehat Indonesia (JUSINDO)” Low vitamin D levels may worsen or cause alopecia areata.
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January 2008 in “Dermatology” Vitamin D made by the skin plays a role in immune defense and skin health, and more research is needed to understand its full effects.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
January 2024 in “Journal of advanced research in Medical and Health science” People with severe and long-lasting alopecia areata often have low vitamin D levels, and treatments with vitamin D-like substances might help.
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April 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and are more likely to be deficient in it.
32 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata patients often have low vitamin D levels.
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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.
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August 2024 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” Vitamin D may help improve hormone levels in women with PCOS.
Vitamin D3 helps treat mild to moderate alopecia areata, especially when combined with other treatments.
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.
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.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” High-dose vitamin D and an anti-inflammatory diet may help improve symptoms in autoimmune conditions like SLE and AA.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.
January 2021 in “Medical Research Archives” Genetically modified rats help reveal how vitamin D affects bone and skin health.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
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February 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The study found that certain mutations in the vitamin D receptor can cause rickets and potentially affect hair growth.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Baillière's best practice and research in clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
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April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina/Acta Medica Philippina” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels than healthy people.
13 citations
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December 2012 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” People with non-scarring hair loss often have lower vitamin D levels than those without hair loss.
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October 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Adequate vitamin D is crucial for skin health and should be considered in dermatology.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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.
16 citations
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March 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can affect various skin diseases.
July 2021 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” Low vitamin D levels are linked to more skin problems.
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.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” Women with PCOS may have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 due to hormonal imbalances and vitamin D deficiency.
The integumentary system is essential for protection, temperature regulation, and health.